Sky Sports expert Gary Neville places emphasis on the performance of Arsenal players who have appeared to be transforming so far this season.
Mikel Arteta’s team is expected to complete and shatter this weekend with the often read international breaks being completed and the Premier League title will win Ange Postcoglou’s Nottingham Forest in the early kickoff on Saturday.
Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus will all miss the collision with long-term injuries, but Christian Norgaard and Ben White were able to return to the fold after being spotted in their first team training this week.
Meanwhile, Arteta is boosted by the impending return of star defender William Saliba, and the Spaniard confirms he is in the fight to actually face the forest despite being forced against Liverpool on ankle issues.
After the defeat of an international break at Anfield, Arsenal does nothing but three points. Supporters are keen to see how winger Noni Maduce continues his fantastic start at Emirates Stadium.
The English winger has run at both the club and international level as he could potentially rise to £52 million on his contract from Chelsea this summer.
Arsenal’s confirmed summer signature | price tag |
|---|---|
Kepa Arrizabalaga | 5m |
Martin Zubimendi | £60 million |
Christian Norgaard | £15 million |
Please call Maduyke | 52m |
Christian Mosquera | £13 million |
Viktor | 55m |
Back seat | £67.5m |
Clown emphasis | loan |
Madueke is undoubtedly Arsenal’s best player against Liverpool, and along with individual players coach Isaxon Hearst, Arteta freely said he has “very direct” and “very dangerous” assets.
“I thought he was Arsenal’s best player against Liverpool. It’s very direct and very dangerous,” the Talksport coach said.
“I think he was probably the best player for England in both of these Tachel camps and has given him a lot of benefits.
“He works hard, especially in shooting and finishing. It’s great to see him achieve that goal, and that’s obvious.”
Neville was also very impressed with Madueke. He explained in an episode of Stick to Football Podcast.
Gary Neville praises Arsenal’s Noni Madueke
The former Man United defender said it looked completely transformed since Madueke joined Arsenal, and told guests on his podcast that the former PSV Eindhoven forward is carrying completely differently compared to his Stamford Bridge day.
“I ask about Maduce because when Arsenal signed him I saw him play quite a bit for Chelsea,” Neville began.
“I understand why Chelsea let him go.
“I tell you – what a different player in the Arsenal and England games over the last few weeks.”
The 23-year-old has yet to grasp his initial goal or receive support under Arteta, but a trip to North London in Forest is a great opportunity to do so when visitors begin to find their feet under a brand new manager.