[스포티비뉴스=맹봉주 기자 / 박진영 영상기자] In the 45th minute of the second half, near the end of the game. Eddie Nketia scores the net.
It was a goal scored by Martin Odegaard’s sense of changing the direction of the shot in front of the goal. With a multi-goal following the equalizer, he made the game his own.
Soon after, the final whistle blows and Arsenal beat Manchester United 3-2 thrillingly.
The absence of Gabriel Jesus due to injury did not stop Arsenal’s rise. Undefeated in 7 matches. In the Premier League, there is no losing streak of 13 matches.
The ranking is number one. Despite having played one game less than second-placed Manchester City, they are five points ahead.
In particular, Jeju, who led the team’s attack at the beginning of the season, has been away for a long time due to knee surgery, but there is no hit. Eunketia, who rose to the starting lineup, completely filled the vacancy of Jeju’s.
Nketia started all five games after the season resumed. He scored four goals in this period, including the equalizer and winning goal against Manchester United.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said, “It’s a beautiful moment. I expected Nketia to lead Arsenal’s attack instead of Jejus. He is showing his skills enough now,” expressing satisfaction.