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Rio Ferdinand says Arsenal record-breaker Ethan Nwaneri could be the Gunners' answer to Phil Foden as he compares 15-year-old to Man City and England star

Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Arsenal record-breaker Ethan Nwaneri, by saying he could be the Gunners' answer to Man City star Phil Foden.

Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history during Arsenal's 3-0 win over Brentford on Sunday.

At 15 years, 5 months, and 28 days, Nwaneri beat the record previously held by Harvey Elliott when he appeared as an injury-time sub for Fabio Vieira.

Ethan Nwaneri became the Premier League's youngest player on Sunday at just 15 years old
Rio Ferdinand has compared Nwaneri to being in the same league as Man City's Phil Foden

Rio Ferdinand has compared Nwaneri to being in the same league as Man City's Phil Foden

The midfielder was only called-up to train with the first-team for the first time on Saturday, but was given his debut by Mikel Arteta at the Brentford Community Stadium.