Since making his senior team debut in 2017, Eddie Nketiah has found it hard to break into the Arsenal first team due to the presence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. The 22-year-old hasn't featured for Arsenal in the Premier League this season and made just his second appearance in this campaign, starting on Tuesday in the EFL Cup win against Leeds United. Mikel Arteta's side cruised to a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium and the young striker made the most of his opportunity, scoring in the 69th-minute.
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EFL Cup: Eddie Nketiah scored Arsenal's second goal during a 2-0 win over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium.
EFL Cup: Eddie Nketiah scored a goal against Leeds United.© AFP
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Eddie Nketiah scored against Leeds United
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The striker almost fluffed his lines but managed to convert for Arsenal
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Arsenal defeated Leeds United in the EFL Cup
It was also the youngster's second goal this season, having scored against AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup's third round.
Arteta went with a weaker playing XI against Leeds with Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale on the bench.
Arsenal face Leicester City in their upcoming Premier League fixture on Sunday and will be aiming to seal a win. After a poor start to the season, the Gunners are currently 10th in the Premier League table with four wins, two draws and three losses (14 points).
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