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'Make sure the cement doesn't get dry!' - Mikel Arteta hopes to build 'something beautiful' with Arsenal scorer Ethan Nwaneri after teenager comes close to matching Cesc Fabregas' record

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<p>Nwaneri, at just 17 years and 247 days, became Arsenal’s second-youngest Premier League scorer, second only to club legend Fabregas, who achieved the feat at 17 years and 113 days against Blackburn Rovers in 2004. The prodigious midfielder showcased his talent by calmly finishing Raheem Sterling’s well-timed cutback, securing his first goal in England’s top tier.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">17 - At 17 years and 247 days, Ethan Nwaneri is now Arsenal's second youngest Premier League goalscorer, behind only Cesc Fàbregas against Blackburn in August 2004 (17y 113d). Prodigy. <a href="https://t.co/VQPzJhoKhi">pic.twitter.com/VQPzJhoKhi</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1860365493313388908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After the match, Arteta didn’t hold back in his praise for the young midfielder.</p><p>"He is the second youngest [Premier League goalscorer] in our history," Arteta told <em>Match of the Day</em>. "That's a story in itself. He's brave. You see the reaction of fans and they were singing 'he's one of our own'. I think we have to put brick by brick and make sure the cement doesn't get dry. Hopefully, we can build a beautiful thing with him."</p>

WHAT ARTETA SAID

<p>While Nwaneri stole headlines, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard delivered a performance that underscored his return to full fitness after a two-month injury setback. His creativity was instrumental, particularly in the opening stages when he linked superbly with Bukayo Saka to set up Arsenal’s first goal. The Norwegian midfielder orchestrated Arsenal’s play, seamlessly connecting the midfield and attack and his commanding presence helped dictate the pace of the game, ensuring the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-player-ratings-nottingham-forest-bukayo-saka-martin-odegaard/bltef22814c98fdbe2d" target="_blank">Gunners maintained control from start to finish.</a></p><p>“It’s not a coincidence. The team flows in a different way when he is playing,” Arteta said.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Following his historic performance, Nwaneri is expected to be part of the squad for Arsenal’s upcoming Champions League clash against Sporting CP on Tuesday. As he continues to develop under Arteta’s guidance, the 17-year-old has the potential to become a cornerstone of the club’s future.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NWANERI?

'Make sure the cement doesn't get dry!' - Mikel Arteta hopes to build 'something beautiful' with Arsenal scorer Ethan Nwaneri after teenager comes close to matching Cesc Fabregas' record | Goal.com UK

Mikel Arteta lavished praise on Arsenal scorer Ethan Nwaneri after he followed in Cesc Fabregas&apos; footsteps with his first Premier League goal.

&apos;Make sure the cement doesn&apos;t get dry!&apos; - Mikel Arteta hopes to build &apos;something beautiful&apos; with Arsenal scorer Ethan Nwaneri after teenager comes close to matching Cesc Fabregas&apos; record