4 Arsenal youngsters to watch out for this season

Arsenal v Derby County: Premier League 2
Julio Pleguezuelo in PL2 action

#4 Eddie Nketiah (Position: Striker)

West Ham United v Arsenal: Premier League 2
Nketiah celebrates scoring against West Ham in PL2

If you were to describe this 19-year-old Englishman with two words, it would be "goal machine".

The young striker joined Arsenal from rivals Chelsea in 2015 and has an incredible scoring record. His first full season for Arsenal in 2016-17 saw him promoted from the U-18s to the U-23s in the same season, a remarkable achievement as he finished the season with 24 goals in 33 appearances in all competitions.

Last season, Nketiah managed to break into the first team squad with substitute appearances in the Europa League, Premier League and the EFL Cup. The latter competition was memorable for Nketiah as he scored 2 goals to turn around a 1-0 deficit against Norwich in the 4th round.

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Nketiah has also progressed massively in the England youth setup, rising from the U-18s to the U-21s within a year. Finishing is arguably Nketiah's biggest asset along with his excellent movement, qualities that make him such an excellent poacher.

Nketiah would no doubt look to continue his rise through the ranks with more senior football this season.

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