With Bukayo Saka sidelined through injury, Nwaneri has seized the opportunity to play a more prominent role in the team. His goal against Girona in the Champions League served as

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Ethan Nwaneri after the teenager scored on his first Champions League start on Wednesday. Nwaneri's goal helped the Gunners to a 2-1 win at Spanish club Girona and secured a top-eight finish for Arteta's side.

Mikel Arteta heaped praise on Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri as his goal against Girona helped Arsenal secure a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League. Arnaut Danjuma had given Girona a 28th minute lead before Jorginho restored parity from the penalty spot after Thomas Partey was fouled by Arnau Martinez.