GNUpdate (Sports News)—Arsenal rode dreams from Eddie Nketiah, Rob keeping and Fabio Vieira to a truthful 3-0 Europa League win over Bodo/Glimt at the Emirates on Thursday night.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect took the lead halfway through the primary 1/2 when Nketiah deftly redirected the rebound from a Kieran Tierney shot that got here crashing off the a long way submit past Bodo/Glimt keeper Nikita Haykin.
And Arsenal have been two up rapidly after as conserving nodded past Haykin at his close to submit from an expertly whipped in go from Vieira that stood after a brief VAR test for a nasty inside the buildup.
Chasing a -aim deficit following the wreck, Bodo/Glimt had extra of the game in the second 1/2, developing half-probabilities with Amahl Pellegrino seeing his low shot beautifully saved through keeper Matt Turner inside the 57th minute.
But, they still rarely threatened Arsenal with the surest League leaders including a 3rd earlier than full-time while substitute Gabriel Jesus tip-toed down the touchline and installation Viera to damage home from close range.
After the match, Arteta praised the 23-12 months-vintage Nketiah, who has two desires and an help in 10 video games in all competitions for Arsenal this season.
“obviously his paintings charge, mind-set and application is simply extra special, however he’s got this herbal capacity [to score] and he does it every time,” Arteta advised journalists.
“i’m virtually glad to have him in the team. He has the traits to play for this group in any position — as a starter, finisher, however you call him.
“you need to observe what you have got accomplished [which is] extraordinary, however what can you do better? It’s his mentality and that is where we need to take him. Whilst you see how he has advanced within the ultimate yr or two, he nonetheless has a variety of room to do that.”
The 2 groups will meet once more in Norway subsequent Thursday for the reverse fixture, whilst Arsenal host Liverpool on Sunday in a savory pinnacle-flight fit in England.
Arsenal lead organization A with six points from two suits, greater than third-placed Bodo/Glimt, who have performed a further game.
