FA Youth Cup: Nwaneri scores five goals to inspire Arsenal to 7-1 win against Crewe Alexandra

Talented Anglo-Nigerian forward Ethan Nwaneri put up a fantastic display as he scored five goals in Arsenal's 7-1 victory over Crewe Alexandra at Meadow Park on Saturday evening in the FA Youth Cup.

Lewis Nolan gave Crewe the lead and the 18-year-old's only strike was the difference between both sides after the end of the first half.

Nwaneri grabbed the home side's equaliser with a deflected effort before Luis Brown put Arsenal ahead from Michal Rosiak's corner kick.

The Nigeria-eligible player gave the home side a two-goal cushion which was his second of the game at the hour mark with an excellent strike.

Ten minutes later, Nwaneri stretched the lead with a clever flick with Sebastian Ferdinand and Osman Kamara being involved in the build-up to the goal.

His fourth and fifth goals were scored within the 74 minute with the first coming from a deflected shot while the other came from the edge of the box having been assisted by Kamarni Ryan.

Omari Benjamin got the young Gunners' last goal of the game with a tap-in in stoppage time.

Nwaneri started the game in attack but was moved into the midfield at the start of the second half with Jack Wilshere desperate to get his side back into the game.

After his glut today, the talented midfielder has now scored 10 goals this season across all competitions.

Arsenal have now moved to the fourth round of the FA Cup and will face either Fleetwood Town or Liverpool on January 20.

Abdulkareem Abdulhamid

Photo Credit: arsenal.com

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