"Shouldn't be in Arsenal", "Won't take us anywhere" - Arsenal fans convinced that 23-year-old is not good enough for the club despite win over Bodo/Glim

Arsenal fans were not happy with attacker
Arsenal fans were not happy with attacker's performance

Arsenal fans were not happy with Eddie Nketiah's performance during their team's 1-0 away win against Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Europa League on October 13.

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Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game in the 24th minute. The youngster played a nice one-two with Albert Sambi Lokonga before finding space to shoot. While his initial effort hit Bodo/Glimt defender Marius Hoibraten, the rebound came off Saka's chest into the goal.

Despite the win, the Gunners' fans were not happy with Nketiah's efforts during the game. He lost possession 10 times, won six out of his 11 duels and made no crosses or key passes in the game.

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The 23-year-old forward didn't offer enough to convince the fans that he should get a start in the Premier League. Furthermore, many were worried that if Gabriel Jesus is injured, Nketiah won't be able to fill the void in the attack.

He has scored two goals and provided one assist for the north London-based side in 12 games so far this season.

Fans were also swift to point out that Saka still needs to work on his finishing. They were disappointed with captain Martin Odegaard's performance in the second half as well.

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With the win against the Norwegian side, Mikel Arteta's team now sit at the top of their group with nine points on the board from three games.

Here are some of the best reactions from the English club's fans across Twitter after Nketiah's lackluster performance:

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The Gunners return to action on October 16 as they take on Leeds United in a Premier League away clash next. Arteta's team are currently at the top of the table, having collected 24 points from their first nine league games of the season.


Manchester United legend makes shock top four prediction as he leaves out Arsenal

Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta

Manchester United legend Gary Neville recently predicted that the Gunners might finish outside the top four of the Premier League this season despite sitting in first spot.

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While speaking on The Overlap, he said (via football.london):

“I don’t think Liverpool will finish in the top four, and Arsenal could still finish outside the top four as well – but I’ll put [them] in for now just to keep all the Arsenal fans happy! I look at Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool – it’s still a big job for Arsenal [to finish in the top four]."

Arsenal have failed to make the top four in the league since 2016 and will look to change that this season.

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