Following his performance in the historic Champions League triumph over PSV, Joe Cole predicted that Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal would be a fixture for England for the next 10 years. The Gunners defeated PSV 7-1 in Holland on Tuesday night, effectively guaranteeing their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals and putting their faltering Premier League performance to the side.
The match was extremely lopsided, with Mikel Arteta’s team leading 3-1 at the half after goals by Mikel Merino, Jurrien Timber, and Nwaneri in the first half. After the break, the visitors scored twice in three minutes via Leandro Trossard and Martin Ødegaard, respectively, as Arsenal regained complete control.
With twenty minutes left, Odegaard scored his second goal of the night, and Arsenal’s seventh goal from Riccardo Calafiori completed a decisive victory.
With their 7-1 victory, Arsenal made Champions League history by being the first side to score seven goals or more in a knockout game away from home.
After Arsenal’s stunning victory in Eindhoven, Cole claimed that the last-16 match was over and said that young sensation Nwaneri deserved recognition.
Joe Cole hails Arsenal’s Nwaneri
Cole told TNT Sports, “He’s so good in my opinion that he doesn’t need the U21s.” “I believe he is that good.”Since he will be playing for England for the next ten to fifteen years, he needs to start working with Thomas Tuchel right away, get to know the team, and receive some playing time.
He is at the right club at the right moment; he has fantastic potential and a wonderful mentality. It would surprise me if Tuchel didn’t take a close look at him and include him in his starting lineup.
I believe he will become a true genius. He’s the most exciting football player in England, and possibly Europe, in my opinion. What he is doing is amazing.
After PSV’s crushing defeat, Declan Rice, a midfielder for Arsenal and England, also showered Nwaneri with adulation. In Rice’s words, “He’s top.” He’s on the greatest stage at the age of seventeen.
The kids deserve to play since we have taken them under our wing. You should watch them practice; they want to perform and are fearless.
Arsenal will play Manchester United in their Premier League comeback on Sunday before hosting PSV in the second leg of their lopsided matchup in the round of 16.
