ARSENAL RATINGS: Bernd Leno: 7 - Often playing as the second goalkeeper since the arrival of Ramsdale, Leno impressed on his return. Made some key saves in the first half  and looked neat on the ball. PA

Arsenal v Leeds player ratings: Smith Rowe: 8, Nketiah 7; Struijk 4, Phillips 7



Mikel Arteta backed Eddie Nketiah to become a “top, top player” after he struck in Arsenal's League Cup fourth-round win over Leeds.

The Gunners secured a 2-0 victory as Calum Chambers scored just 21 seconds after coming off the bench before former Leeds loanee Nketiah tapped in.

It was just the 22-year-old’s second appearance of the season, his first coming in the third-round success over AFC Wimbledon, and he is out of contract in the summer.

England’s all-time record goalscorer at Under-21 level saw a move to Crystal Palace break down in the summer but, despite his limited minutes, Arteta is keen for Nketiah to sign a new deal with the club.

“We had a situation in the summer that we tried to resolve and we couldn’t either way,” he said.

“I have full belief that he is going to be a top, top player and hopefully at Arsenal. I’m happy to have him, he is our player, I regard him really highly and from my side I want him to stay.”

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Updated: October 27, 2021, 3:33 AM