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3 Arsenal players who could excite during pre-season

By Adam Schultz

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Marcelo Flores of Arsenal scores their 4th goal with Jack Henry-Francis during the Papa John's Trophy match between Arsenal U21 and Chelsea U21 at Emirates Stadium on January 11, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Marcelo Flores of Arsenal scores their 4th goal with Jack Henry-Francis during the Papa John's Trophy match between Arsenal U21 and Chelsea U21 at Emirates Stadium on January 11, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /
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Folarin Balogun scored against Ipswich at the weekend. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Folarin Balogun scored against Ipswich at the weekend. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

Folarin Balogun

Balogun is considered by many to be the better striker when compared to Eddie Nketiah. Make of that what you will. The 21-year-old is a clinical finisher and is just as lethal with either side of his body.

The striker possesses supreme pace that allows him to get in behind the defence at will and with ease. Balogun scored against Ipswich on Saturday after latching onto a long through ball. His initial shot bounced off the post and, luckily enough, back to him, and he slotted home.

Balogun was loaned out to Middlesbrough in January last season and featured 18 times for Chris Wilder’s side, scoring three goals and grabbing three assists.

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With the Gunners a little short on attacking options this preseason as only Eddie Nketiah is in the squad (unsure if Jesus will link up later), Balogun will see his fair share of minutes.

We saw his clinical nature in his Europa League debut a couple of seasons ago, as he only took 37 seconds to open his account. He took a touch, turned his defender, and lashed home his shot.

Expect some serious minutes as Balogun splits the attacking duties with Nketiah this preseason.

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