Arsene Wenger has hailed Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri as a “special talent” amid comparisons to Cesc Fabregas. Nwaneri is enjoying a breakthrough season in the Arsenal first-team and marked his latest appearance with an assist in the 2-0 win over Leicester City at the weekend.

Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has compared Ethan Nwaneri to the club’s former captain Cesc Fàbregas. Wenger said Nwaneri is a ‘creator and special talent,’ comparing the 17-year-old’s mentality to that of a young Fàbregas.

Club legend Arsene Wenger believes Ethan Nwaneri is ready to shine for Arsenal, drawing comparisons to a young Cesc Fabregas.

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Mikel Arteta has a ‘special talent’ on his hands in Ethan Nwaneri, comparing the teenager’s mentality to that of a young Cesc Fabregas. Nwaneri, 17, has burst onto the scene at Arsenal this season and established himself as one of the finest young talents in European football,