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'Great player' Nketiah hailed by Leeds team-mate as Arsenal striker awaits first league start

The on-loan Gunners forward has scored five goals in all competitions since moving to Elland Road in August but is yet to become a regular starter

Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah has been backed to reach the very top by current Leeds United team-mate Illan Meslier, with the striker currently on loan at Elland Road.

Nketiah joined the Championship promotion chasers on a season-long deal in August, and has so far contributed five goals in 12 appearances across all competitions.

He is yet to make a league start for Marcelo Bielsa's side, however, with the Argentine manager instead opting to keep faith with Patrick Bamford as his lone striker.