Nigerian Forward Alex Iwobi Speaks Highly of Former Arsenal Teammate

• Everton forward Alex Iwobi has praised hardworking Eddie Nketiah
• The former Arsenal winger explains Nketiah guarantees the club goals
• The English-born Ghanaian is currently out with an injury

Former Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi has explained why English-born Ghanaian forward Eddie Nketiah remains an important player for Mikel Arteta.

The 23-year-old filled the void left by Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus following his injury.

Nketiah, who is out for weeks after picking a knock last month against Leicester, led the lines to ensure the Gunners kept their position at the top of the table.

With Jesus back from injury, the England youth international is expected to play the role of deputizing the Brazilian.

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“It's always going to be hard to be the main striker at Arsenal. They've got Gabriel Jesus, who is talented and before that Lacazette and Aubamayeng. Eddie is someone who believes in himself from when he was young," said Iwobi on the Beautiful Game Podcast, as quoted by HITC.

“Eddie gets goals, always guaranteed. Always gets goals. He won’t stop working.

“That’s something that I am sure Arteta appreciates. Even if he is not playing, he will run in training.”

Nketiah is expected to make an injury comeback in the coming weeks as Arsenal eye a good finish to the season.

Nketiah signs new Arsenal deal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that incoming Ghanaian forward Eddie Nketiah says he has an 'unfinished business' at Arsenal following his five-year contract extension with the Gunners.

The 23-year-old is out of contract at Arsenal at the end of the season but his performances this year have encouraged the Gunners to keep hold of him.

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Nektiah made 92 first-team appearances and scored 23 goals since his first-team debut in 2017.

Nketiah arrives in Ghana

Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah was met by a huge crowd at the Kotoka International Airport, after arriving in Ghana on Tuesday night.

The English-born Ghanaian is in the country for holidays due to the World Cup break.

In a video posted on social media, the player was spotted with the Ghana flag around his neck, while a group of cultural dancers welcomed him with the 'adowa' dance.