Noni Madueke Leads Arsenal's Charge of the New Signings in Easy 3-0 Win over Nottingham Forest
Madueke, a £52m summer signing, impressed in his Premier League debut by providing a constant right-wing threat while covering for injured Bukayo Saka, manager Arteta said.
- On Saturday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed Noni Madueke after the 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium, praising his performance in Saka's absence.
- With injuries mounting, Arteta turned to a squad missing Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, William Saliba, and Martin Odegaard after 18 minutes, backed by eight summer signings costing over $352 million.
- The numbers show Madueke's influence, with Noni Madueke leading in chances created , completing four dribbles, winning nine duels, and having 12 penalty-box touches—more than Nottingham Forest's entire team.
- Arteta noted that the new signings provide Arsenal options to compete domestically and in Europe, and the team will travel to Spain on Tuesday for the Champions League opener with Odegaard hoped to return.
- Fans on social media reacted that Bukayo Saka could be under pressure after Noni Madueke's display, while Martin Keown, former Arsenal defender, warned he had been 'worried' about Madueke's selfishness and Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, said new signings "really impressed with them.
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Mikel Arteta hails 'exceptional' Arsenal star after win over Nottingham Forest
Arsenal signed Noni Madueke from Chelsea in the summer transfer window (Picture: BeanymanSports) Mikel Arteta has hailed Noni Madueke for his ‘exceptional’ performance in the 3-0 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Madueke was a constant threat down the right wing for the Gunners, with the summer recruit named in the XI due to Bukayo Saka being out injured. Arsenal signed Madueke in a £52m deal from Chelsea in the summer t…
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