4 talking points ahead of Newcastle vs Arsenal

  • Gunners head to Tyneside for must win game
  • Two key men to return
  • A potential start for a star youngster
The Gunners take on Newcastle
The Gunners take on Newcastle / Alex Pantling/GettyImages
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3. Potential start for Ethan Nwaneri

Ethan Nwaneri
Nwaneri starred against Preston / Matt McNulty/GettyImages

It seems like this has been said a lot this season, but Ethan Nwaneri should be a genuine contender to start against Newcastle on Saturday. The youngster got the nod against Preston and produced a standout performance.

The Hale End graduate scored a stunner in the first half against the Championship side and looked completely untouchable throughout the game. He has displayed his outstanding ability on more than one occasion this season and should now really be considered for a Premier League start - or at least a major role off the bench.

Arteta has the opportunity to fulfil the wishes of many fans by handing Nwaneri his full league debut against Newcastle. Martin Odegaard's return from injury is edging closer, so minutes for the teenager are soon bound to become even harder to come by. As a result, now is the time to give Nwaneri a Premier League start.

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