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Back up Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah ready to step into Gabriel Jesus' shoes while Brazilian is injured... with the precocious forward prepared to build upon last season's encouraging performances to deputise for Mikel Arteta's first team

Eddie Nketiah is ready to come to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's rescue again and prove he is a ready-made replacement for injured star striker Gabriel Jesus.

Brazil forward Jesus has been the focal point of Arsenal's attack and their rise to the top of the Premier League table after his summer signing from Manchester City.

Now he faces a possible three-month lay-off following knee surgery last week after returning early from the World Cup.

Eddie Nketiah said that he was ready to prove his critics wrong in the absence of Gabriel Jesus

And homegrown star Nketiah claims he is ready to prove his critics wrong as he did last season and show he shares more than an identical goal celebration with his illustrious South American team-mate.