Arsenal youngster makes Premier League history in debut

Scored by Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal English Premier League History in the club’s shutout victory over Brentford on Sunday.

Arsenal subbed in the 15-year-old academy product with about three minutes left in the match. He became the youngest player ever. A Premier League match. His debut came in injury time at the Jetak Community Stadium. Arsenal had already won 3-0.

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The midfielder broke the mark held by Harvey Elliott, who made his Fulham debut as a 16-year-old in May 2019. Elliott played against the Wolves.

Gunners manager Mikel Arteta said after the match, “He has trained with us many times, and I had a feeling yesterday that if the opportunity arose, I would do it.” “I think it sends a strong message about who we are as a club. I told him yesterday that he would be with us, and he had to be ready, he’s ready. When he left, I Said, ‘Congratulations and enjoy it.’

Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal FC is pictured during the Premier League match against Brentford FC at Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, England on September 18, 2022.
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Jack Wilshere, who manages Arsenal’s under-18 squad, was the youngest Arsenal player to make his debut before Nwaneri. Wilshere was 16 years and 256 days old when he made his debut in 2018.

Arsenal picked up a few more points and maintained their 1 point lead Over Manchester City And Tottenham after this week’s game.

Arsenal FC players celebrate after teammate Fabio Vieira scores the third goal during the Premier League match against Brentford FC at Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, England on September 18, 2022.
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Willem Saliba, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira scored for Arsenal.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.