Nketiah Answers Arsenal's Call

From Saka,  Martinelli to Nketiah, from a single pain to a triple happiness. From mourning to a huge party. The Emirates is in a different mood. If the first half was the night, the second half was a bright noon for Arsenal and Arsene Wenger was equally happy and proud.

“I'm not here to replace him (Jesus). I want to be my own player, but we all wish him well. There's pressure any time you play for Arsenal. I think all the boys were at it today, firing, and it was nice for me to come in and contribute”. Nketiah said.

Eddie Nketiah has scored 11 goals in his last 11 starts for Arsenal in all competitions at the Emirates, notching his 11 goals from just 16 shots on target. Clinical.

Arsenal has moved seven points clear at the top of the premier league after a superb second-half fightback which saw them seal a 3-1 victory against West Ham on Boxing Day.

With nine unbeaten Premier League Matches Arsenal are still in control after the World Cup break and top of the Premier League.

Arteta will have been delighted with the way his side responded to going behind, with Martin Odegaard exceptional throughout. He pulled the strings all night, setting up goals for both Saka and Nketiah.

The win and the manner of it was another signal to Arsenal's rivals this season that they are not going anywhere, with Nketiah stepping up to the plate in the absence of the injured Gabriel Jesus.