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Ghana target Nketiah pushing for Premier League start, admits Arsenal boss Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed striker Edward Nketiah is in strong contention for a starting spot in Sunday's Premier League meeting with Burnley following a good outing in the Europa League on Thursday.

The England U21 star of Ghanaian descent was on the score sheet in 62 minutes of action as the Gunners secured a 4-2 away victory over Irish side Dundalk in a Group B fixture.

The win in a timely morale booster ahead of Sunday's league tie, the club having succumbed to a 2-0 away loss to Tottenham in their last match in the championship.