Arteta hints that now is time to push Nwaneri
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Mikel Arteta has hinted that now could be the time when he starts to push exciting youngster Ethan Nwaneri.
Calls for the 17-year-old to get more minutes after his promising performances in the EFL Cup are growing.
Nwaneri, who is the youngest player to have played in the Premier League, has scored three goals in his two starts for Arsenal in the cup competition.
He has also made four substitute appearances in the Premier League and come on in big games against Tottenham and Liverpool.
"I think the biggest thing is to push him and then when he is pushing you grab him from behind to make sure he is stable and protected," said Arteta.
"This talent you have to push him. Protection is necessary, keeping an eye on him but he needs to see that he can go and fly and not cut his wings."
