Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri has set a new record with a spectacular goal in the Carabao Cup match against Preston. Mikel Arteta fielded a strong team, featuring players like William Saliba, Gabriel Martinelli, and Mikel Merino. However, it was Nwaneri, at just 17, who captured attention by scoring from 30 yards to put Arsenal ahead 2-0 in the 33rd minute, leaving Preston goalkeeper Freddie Woodman helpless.
This remarkable strike made Nwaneri the youngest Arsenal player—at 17 years and 223 days—to score in his first two starts, following his brace in a 5-1 victory over Bolton on September 26. After the Bolton match, Arteta praised his development, stating, “He’s improving daily. Fans respect him, and he plays with confidence, making decisions that show he’s ready for this level. He had a strong performance today, and I’m happy to see that.”
Nwaneri is no stranger to breaking records; in September 2022, he became the youngest player to appear in the Premier League at 15 years and 181 days, surpassing Harvey Elliott. His debut against Brentford also made him Arsenal’s youngest player in any competition, breaking Cesc Fabregas’s record.
This season, the Hale End academy graduate has made four Premier League appearances against teams like Liverpool and Tottenham, proving he belongs at this level.
