EDDIE NKETIAH NEWS

Mostly backup option this season Nketiah held his own during an extended run in the XI during the first few months of 2023, but he remains Arsenal's backup option at striker behind Gabriel Jesus .

Impact Nketiah scored four goals and averaged 3.4 shots (1.1 on target) per game across a nine-match run as the starting striker after Jesus went down with a knee injury during the winter World Cup, but he recorded just one assist and zero goals from 21 appearances all off the bench throughout the rest of the campaign outside of that stint. The 24-year-old is a capable backup for this Arsenal side, but he's unlikely to grow into a starter unless there's another injury next season.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Among substitutes on Sunday Nketiah is fit and in the match day squad to face West Ham on Sunday.

Impact Nketiah returns from an ankle injury which has kept him out since the first week of March. The forward starts from the bench and will compete with Leandro Trossard for minutes backing up Gabriel Jesus.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In contention Sunday Nketiah (ankle) is set to return against West Ham United on Sunday. Manager Mikel Arteta told reporters, "Eddie is back and is fully fit now."

Impact Nketiah looks poised to return for the first time since March 1 versus Everton, a stretch of seven games on the shelf. Given his extended layoff, the forward may have to settle for a spot on the bench the first time out before truly being in the mix for a place in the starting XI.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Nketiah (ankle) was seen training with the ball individually Tuesday.

Impact It is a positive sign to see Nketiah back on the training grounds and practicing with the ball since missing more than a month with an ankle injury. A further update on his status should come during Mikel Arteta's press conference this week, but in any case, it does not look like the forward will make the starting XI in his first start back until he returns to full match form.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training on grass Nketiah (ankle) has began training individually on the grass, reports James Green of Sky Sports News.

Impact Nketiah is likely to return at some point in April after he began to train individually Friday. He has begun to work on his fitness and looks to return to team training in the next coming weeks. Leandro Trossard has been starting at striker in his place, but will have to compete for that starting role back with him once healthy/.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Few weeks away from returning Nketiah (ankle) is recovering well but is still expected to be out for a few weeks, "He's getting better. He's still in the boot so still a few weeks away. We need to be patient -...

Impact Nketiah is still wearing a boot on his ankle and is not expected to return until the middle to the end of April. This is tough news for the forward to hear, who has gotten the start in nine of the last 11 matches while scoring four goals on 31 shots (10 on target) in that span. Gabriel Martinelli will remain at striker, and with Gabriel Jesus back, seems to be that Nketiah will drop in the depth start while sidelined.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Fulham Nketiah is not in the match day squad to face Fulham on Sunday.

Impact Nketiah remains out as he continues to recover from an undisclosed issue. The forward's playing time may be limited in the future regardless of health with Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus both back to full fitness.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal visits Fulham; Lewandowski back for Barca

Arsenal will try to restore a five-point cushion atop the English Premier League when it travels across London to face Fulham

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-time call Thursday Nketiah (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Thursday's clash with Sporting, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "Let's see how they evolve, obviously we have had a few issues...

Impact Nketiah is making his way back from a knock, and has had limited time to recover due to the hectic schedule. In the two matches before the injury the forward had come off the bench, though he had started and gone 90 minutes in nine straight matches prior to that.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for weekend Nketiah (undisclosed) is still be assessed and his availability for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth is "uncertain," according to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on Friday.

Impact Nketiah suffered an injury in the mid-week win over Everton, making him a game time call for the Bournemouth match on Saturday. Leandro Trossard is likely to continue as the starting center forward for now, though Gabriel Jesus (knee) is also nearing his return to the squad and should take over up front once he's back at full fitness.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off against Everton Nketiah assisted and played 18 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's win against Everton, but he also picked up a knock in the appearance, confirmed manager Mikel Arteta. "Hopefully...

Impact Nketiah was rested/benched the last two matches following a run of poor form and it seems like Leandro Trossard is the preferred option up top going forward. Nketiah had a couple good performances early, but he failed to get a shot on target in his last four starts from 12 shots. With Gabriel Jesus expected back soon, Nketiah's role in the side seems likely to diminish, whether healthy or not.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots against Man City Nketiah failed to hit the target with any of his four attempts in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Man City.

Impact Arsenal was rarely able to get the ball to Nketiah and when they did, the young striker lacked the composure to put any of his chances away, although he did win the penalty that led to his team's only goal. He has not scored or registered an assist in his last three games and will aim to find the net against Villa on Saturday to help keep his side's title dreams alive.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Everton Nketiah took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Everton. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Nketiah wasn't able to find a break through on Saturday as his side lost just its second game of the season. But Nketiah has still been lights out since the World Cup break, taking multiple shots in all six of his Premier League appearances with four goals in that span.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace to down Red Devils Nketiah scored two goals to go with six shots (three on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Manchester United.

Impact Nketiah was the absolute hero for Arsenal on Sunday, as he scored the equalizer with a header from close range following a cross from Granit Xhaka and later netted the game-winning strike with a close-range deflection in the dying minutes of the contest. Nketiah has been forced to handle a bigger role after Gabriel Jesus suffered a knee injury in the 2022 World Cup, but he has stepped up for the Gunners and has racked up four goals on 19 shots (10 on target) during his last five EPL starts.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal beats United 3-2, Haaland hat trick propels City

Erling Haaland can break all sorts of Premier League scoring records this season and it still might not secure Manchester City another title

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nketiah's late goal gives Arsenal 3-2 win over Man United

Eddie Nketiah kept Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge on track with two goals as the Gunners beat Manchester United 3-2 in a pulsating game at the Emirates Stadium

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five shots in win Nketiah had five shots (three on target) and completed two dribbles in Sunday's 2-0 win at Spurs.

Impact Nketiah had a few chances to score Sunday, but was unable to convert any of his five shots into goals. He has played well in the absence of Gabriel Jesus, scoring two goals in four league games since the World Cup break. He faces a tough matchup next Sunday versus Manchester United who have allowed just over one goal per game in the league this season.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal beats Oxford 3-0, sets up FA Cup match with Man City

Arsenal has set up a fourth-round match with English Premier League title rival Manchester City in the FA Cup by beating third-tier Oxford 3-0

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arsenal stretches lead to 7 points with 4-2 win at Brighton

Arsenal has stretched its Premier League lead to seven points with a 4-2 win at Brighton which was capped by a well-worked breakaway goal from Gabriel Martinelli

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arsenal stretches EPL lead after Man City held by Everton

Arsenal couldn’t have asked for a much better end to the year

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goals in two straight Nketiah scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 4-2 win over Brighton.

Impact Nketiah found the back of the net in the 47th minute scoring one of Arsenal's four goals on the day. The goal was his second in as many league starts as he's looking to make the starting striker role his in the absence of the injured Gabriel Jesus.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in first start Nketiah scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal) during Monday's 3-1 win over West Ham.

Impact Nketiah found the back of the net in the 69th minute scoring Arsenal's third goal. The goal was the first of the season for the forward as he should see an extended run of starts due to the injury to Gabriel Jesus.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal fights back to extend league lead to 7 points

Arsenal showed how to fight back on English soccer's traditionally busy Boxing Day by beating West Ham 3-1 to stretch its lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nketiah scores, leader Arsenal rallies to beat West Ham 3-1

Eddie Nketiah scored the final goal of the match on his first start for Arsenal this season as the Premier League leaders completed a 3-1 comeback win over West Ham

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could get increased role after WC Nketiah could see an uptick in game time once the Premier League resumes on Boxing Day due to Gabriel Jesus' knee injury.

Impact Nketiah has made 12 league appearances this season, with all of them coming off the bench as he's been Jesus' backup at center forward. But with the Brazilian set to miss a few months with a PCL injury he suffered at the World Cup, Nketiah could take over as the starter for Arsenal.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE