Arsenal breakout star racks up incredible PL feat at Leicester 💫

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Richard Buxton·15 February 2025

Arsenal breakout star racks up incredible PL feat at Leicester 💫

Arsenal kept the pressure on in the Premier League title race after their 2-0 win against Leicester City, thanks in no small part to a special talent.

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Mikel Arteta's heavily depleted side raced ahead late into Saturday's encounter at the King Power Stadium courtesy of Mikel Merino's brace inside six minutes

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But it was Ethan Nwaneri who briefly put the two-goal hero in the shade with his assist for the Spaniard's opener that confirmed his meteoric rise to prominence.

The teenager's fourth goal involvement in the Premier League before his 18th birthday marks an impressive feat only eclipsed by some true heavyweights.

Ethan Nwaneri has scored or assisted 4 goals before turning 18 in the Premier League. Only Wayne Rooney (12), Michael Owen (8) & Cesc Fabregas (6) have been directly involved in more before their 18th birthday. Wonderkid. 🅰️
– Saturday, 15 February 2025

This kid's special.

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