Eddie Nketiah's Sweet Finish For Arsenal Against West Ham Goes Viral

• Eddie Nketiah scored as Arsenal beat West Ham on Boxing Day
• The English-born Ghanaian was handed a starting place in the London derby
• Nketiah netted an incredible goal as the Gunners strolled to a 3-1 victory at the Emirates

Eddie Nketiah put the icing on the cake with a lovely finish as Arsenal return to English Premier League action with a convincing win against London rivals West Ham.

The English-born Ghanaian who was handed a starting role following injury to Gabriel Jesus, repaid manager Mikel Arteta's faith in him with an incredible team goal.

Nketiah cleverly turned his marker before slotting home to finish off a swift display from the Gunners.

In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Nketiah is seen celebrating wildly after scoring Arsenal's third.

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Arsenal was pegged down in the first half after Algerian forward Said Benrahma scored from the spot in the 27th minute.

However, the league leaders bounced back after the break with Bukayo Saka levelling from a Martin Odegaard assist.

Gabriel Martinelli gave Arsenal the lead five minutes later before Nketiah sealed victory with twenty minutes remaining.

His compatriot Thomas Partey was replaced in the 90th minute by Mohamed El Neny.

Nketiah set to start against West Ham

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Arsenal is scheduled to take on London rivals West Ham United ahead of the resumption of the Premier League on Boxing Day.

The match comes at a time the Gunners are topping the charts after a dream start to their Premier League campaign. Gabriel, Marquinhos, Catalin Cirjan, Cedric and Ben White of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney.

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The north Londoners have lost only once after 14 outings in an incredible run that has seen them pick 37 points in the process.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shared his excitement following the return of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey.

Partey struggled as the Black Stars suffered a first-round elimination at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The 29-year-old rejoined his Arsenal teammates in Dubai for mid-season training ahead of the return of the English Premier League.