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Mikel Arteta admits he 'has not been fair' to 'humble and hungry' Eddie Nketiah and should have played him MORE this season... after the striker's Chelsea brace put Arsenal's top four charge back on track

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admitted he has not been fair to 'humble and hungry' Eddie Nketiah as he insisted the striker's spirit helped the Gunners emerge victorious from the London derby.

Nketiah was the difference maker on Wednesday night as his brace helped propel Arsenal to a 4-2 win over bitter rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The 22-year-old's goals either side of halftime moved the Gunners back into the race for top four as they pulled level on points with Tottenham.

Mikel Arteta (pictured) admitted he has not been fair to 'humble and hungry' Eddie Nketiah
Eddieu00a0Nketiah was the difference maker on Wednesday night as Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-2

Mikel Arteta (left) admitted he has not been fair to 'humble and hungry' Eddie Nketiah (right)

But the youngster is said to be disappointed with his lack of game time this term, making just 15 Premier League appearances under Arteta.