Ethan Nwaneri has praised his connection with Myles Lewis-Skelly after the academy graduates combined for Arsenal’s opening goal on Wednesday night.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesArsenal

It is easy forget how far Nwaneri has come. On nights like this, he leads the way for other Hale End stars like Dowman and Harriman-Annous

Ethan Nwaneri has hardly gotten on the pitch after his breakout last season. On Wednesday, he reminded everyone how much talent he possesses.

Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to 11 games in all competitions thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri, as they beat Brighton 2-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the League Cup on Wednesday.

Arsenal’s academy continues to produce talented youngsters, and the heir to Ethan Nwaneri’s throne may already be emerging. Bukayo Saka is the poster boy for the Hale End academy, having developed through the system and broken into the first team before establishing himself as one of the best players in the world.

Arsenal booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup after goals from Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka helped them beat Brighton 2-0.

Carabao Cup rotation and Martin Odegaard’s looming return next month means competition for places is ramping up in Gunners midfield

Arsenal aren’t planning on loaning Ethan Nwaneri out in the January transfer window, Arsenal Insider understands. Martin Odegaard has suffered from injury issues this season, yet Nwaneri has been restricted to just one start in all competitions.