Thankfully for Mikel Arteta, Wilfried N'didi converted past his own goalkeeper before Kai Havertz wrapped things up in the 99th minute to send the Emirates faithful home happy. The result put a positive spin on what has been a frustrating week in the aftermath of Leandro Trossard's red card at the Etihad last Sunday.

Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri said his two goals in a first-ever start for the club in their 5-1 rout of Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday was the realisation of years of dreaming of just such a night.

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri scored twice in a 5-1 win over third-division Bolton in the English League Cup on Wednesday. The 17-year-old Nwaneri made a statement in his first senior start, while new signing Raheem Sterling also scored his first goal since joining from Chelsea.

Arsenal have an opportunity to blood Ethan Nwaneri in a Premier League match, after finding themselves in a strong position to close the gap with leaders Manchester City and go level with the Champions on points,