Michael Owen describes Eddie Nketiah as a ‘born finisher’

Mikel Arteta can try Eddie Nketiah as the replacement for Gabriel Jesus.

This Premier League season is all about a great comeback story of Arsenal. They are getting full praise after securing the top spot in the table. Now, Michael Owen has described Eddie Nketiah as a ‘born finisher’.

The Arsenal man marked his first league start of the season with a goal against the Hammers.

The North London club shook off losing the first half yesterday to come away with all three points after clinching a 3-1 win at home.

Arsenal are now seven points clear of New Castle and eight points clear of Man City. The City will face Leeds on Wednesday and they will reach second if they secure three points at Elland Road.

Michael Owen is amongst the best finishers that the English division has ever seen, and he has come out with some massive praise for Eddie.

“When he gets in that position, this guy can finish,” the former England striker told Premier League Productions (via TBR).

“We’ve watched games today where it’s not the centre-forwards strength lets say, to be an absolute killer in front of goal. This lad does finish. He’s a born finisher.

“You can just tell. You can see in front of goal. He just looks like a finisher. He’s calm, he’s collected. All the pressure in the world can be on you but when you’re a goalscorer that’s what you’ve honed your skills in all your life. His goal tonight was absolutely brilliant. I loved how he felt for his man. He just felt where he was and knew where he was then he rolled him.”

Nketiah’s goal has given Arsenal plenty of reason to enjoy as he could be the ideal replacement for Gabriel Jesus who is injured.

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