One of Mikel Arteta’s players had Arsenal fans in awe during the first half of the Premier League meeting with Brentford.
It took Arsenal just 11 minutes to crack Brentford open as Mikel Merino scored his second Premier League goal of the week.
Merino is in red-hot form, making his goal somewhat unsurprising; however, what was unexpected was how it was set up.
Starting on the right flank was Noni Madueke and Ben White, who combined expertly to put the ball on a plate for Merino to head in.
White claimed the assist, but it was Madueke who got fans off their seats.
Arsenal fans react to Noni Madueke’s role in Mikel Merino’s goal against Brentford
Madueke is unstoppable when in full flow on the wing, which is just what unfolded in the early stages against Brentford.
For Merino’s goal, the England international held the ball up as White overlapped, then flicked the ball with his heel for the right-back to cross into the box.
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The passage of play had Arsenal fans raving about Madueke on X, with all users in agreement that the winger started the game strongly.
“Madueke one of our only players that thrive to take on defenders,” one fan said.
Another agreed, “Madueke on the right is the most exciting player to watch in this squad. Lovely.”
“Madueke looks so sharp tonight!” A user said, as plenty of praise for Madueke flooded in.
Two fans described Madueke as ‘class’: “That was class from Madueke. He is way better than I thought,” and “That pass from Noni Madueke. Pure class.”
Though Merino and White played their parts, it was the summer signing who had fans spellbound.
“Beautiful goal! Madueke with magic feet,” one Arsenal supporter said.
Another added, “What a move by Noni Madueke, absolutely top notch.”
Arsenal’s squad depth was showing off against Brentford
Madueke’s movement had Arsenal fans applauding far and wide, but what was most impressive about the goal was that it came from a fully rotated right flank.
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White earned his first Premier League start since the opening day, and Madueke earned his first start on the right since Bukayo Saka was out due to injury.
Arteta didn’t need his starters to break Brentford down to take the lead, flexing the riches he has in his squad right now.
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