Ethan Nwaneri was named Arsenal’s Player of the Match in their 3-1 win over Brentford on January 1, 2025. Despite being only 17, Nwaneri impressed with his performance on the right wing, contributing to the third goal. He earned 40% of fan votes, ahead of Gabriel Jesus and Martinelli.
Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Brentford on January 1, 2025, saw 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri named Player of the Match. The young talent, who made his Premier League start, played a vital role in the win, particularly contributing to Gabriel Martinelli’s third goal.
Nwaneri earned 40% of the fan votes, surpassing Gabriel Jesus (38%), and Gabriel Martinelli (15%). With Bukayo Saka absent, Nwaneri featured on the right wing and showed composure, despite his lack of Premier League experience. The teenager has already made his mark with one goal in 11 Premier League appearances and three goals in three Carabao Cup games this season.
This performance helped Arsenal secure three points, bringing them to 39 points, six behind league leaders Liverpool.
