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🚨Mikel Arteta on Ethan Nwaneri's fight for Arsenal's No. 10 role:
🗣️ "People keep asking why we haven't rushed into the market for another attacking midfielder. The answer is simple, we see Ethan Nwaneri every day, and we know what he's capable of. He has the talent to compete for one of the most important positions in this team."
"Ethan doesn't play with fear. He wants responsibility, he wants the ball, and he has the confidence to influence games. For someone his age, that's very rare."
"When you have young players producing at this level, you don't spend £80 or £100 million just because people expect you to. You trust quality, regardless of age."
"Competition is what makes great teams. Nobody should feel their position is guaranteed. Every player has to earn the right to play every single week."
"If Ethan keeps developing the way he is, then difficult decisions will have to be made. It doesn't matter how big your reputation is or how much you've achieved, at Arsenal, the shirt belongs to the player performing at the highest level. If that creates a debate involving Martin Ødegaard, Eberechi Eze or anyone else, then that's exactly the standard this club should have.
Sentiment doesn't win trophies, competition does."
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