England International played a key role in Arsenal’s 3-0 victory at the Emirates, with Martins Vimendi scoring twice and Viktor Gyoker, signed by summer visitors, found the back of the net with an impressive team performance.
TNT Sports expert Keown was impressed by the forward’s performance.
“How is NONI taking the game to another level?” asked Keown. “Because you look more collected.
“When you came, I was worried about you because sometimes you thought you could be a little selfish.
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“I’ve never seen him do that in training!” – Gyoker surprised by Zubimendi Volley
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“Today I thought you were amazing.”
The 23-year-old responded to Keown’s statement and argued that self-confidence is an important feature of any winger.
“I think it’s important to maintain that self-confidence,” he replied.
“You can get the ball and do it yourself as a winger. I feel you need it.
“You’re playing with such top players. I know you need to find them as much as you would go to your type of game.
“But yeah, it’s easy to play with these guys and I have a great time.
“Maybe I’ve taken a step in that direction (to become a non-selfish player).
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ARTETA: Madueke “Exception” and Zubimendi bring “real existence” to Arsenal
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Madueke started the collision in place of Bukayosaka, who suffered a hamstring injury in Arsenal’s previous match with the Emirates.
Arsenal’s injury list could have grown even longer during a clash with Forest after captain Martin Odegard was kicked off the pitch in the 18th minute.
Odegard was replaced by the prospect of 18-year-old Ethan Nuwaneri after awkwardly landing on his shoulder.
Madueke doesn’t give much thought to the team’s choice of gunner boss Mikel Arteta.
Winger claims he trusts his manager to make the right decision, regardless of who has the choice.
“You have top players everywhere on our team, so we compete to build a team every day,” the forward added.
“I try not to think about it much. I try to play my game and leave it to something that my manager decides.
“Me and EBS (Eberechi eze) are trying to get the ball. The manager tells us to give it a try.
“I think I did that today, so he (Eze) did that too. We’re really happy with the outcome.”
Arsenal will then turn their thoughts on UEFA Champions League action as they begin their quest with the athletic club on Tuesday.
