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Aubameyang teaching Nketiah how to be a ‘top striker’ as Arsenal youngster sets lofty targets

Eddie Nketiah is looking to learn the art of being a “top striker” from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with the Arsenal youngster determined to tread a similar path to greatness.

At 21 years of age, a product of the Gunners’ famed academy system is only just starting down that path.

Mikel Arteta has shown great trust in him, with the youngster called back from a frustrating loan spell at Leeds last season.

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He was thrust straight into the fold after returning to Emirates Stadium, with 17 appearances taken in across all competitions.

Four goals were registered through those outings, with Arteta opting to select Nketiah ahead of experienced France international Alexandre Lacazette at times.