Starlet Ethan Nwaneri Joins Manchester United, Liverpool Talents in Carabao Cup Team of the Week

Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the Gunners' 3-0 victory over Preston North End in the Carabao Cup. The 16-year-old sensation has been named in the Carabao Cup Team of the Round, alongside Manchester United's Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, and Liverpool's Cody Gakpo.

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Nwaneri's Man of the Match display against Preston North End earned him an impressive 8.50 rating from Whoscored. The England U19 skipper scored his third goal as an Arsenal player, curling in a superb effort in the 33rd minute.

The Best XI features:

1.⁠ ⁠Nick Pope (GK) - Newcastle United

2.⁠ ⁠Daniel Munoz (DF) - Crystal Palace

3.⁠ ⁠Taylor Harwood-Bellis (DF) - Southampton

4.⁠ ⁠Jakub Kiwior (DF) - Arsenal

5.⁠ ⁠James Bree (DF) - Southampton

6.⁠ ⁠Bruno Fernandes (MF) - Manchester United

7.⁠ ⁠Casemiro (MF) - Manchester United

8.⁠ ⁠Ethan Nwaneri (MF) - Arsenal

9.⁠ ⁠Raheem Sterling (FW) - Arsenal

10.⁠ ⁠Gabriel Jesus (FW) - Arsenal

11.⁠ ⁠Cody Gakpo (FW) - Liverpool

Several Nigerian players featured in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, including: Paul Onuachu, Joe Aribo, Lesley Ugochukwu, Dominic Iorfa, William Osula, Jamaldeen Jimoh, Tosin Adarabioyo, Gabriel Otegbayo and Caleb Okoli.

The Hale End Academy graduate has been making waves in the football world with his impressive performances. His inclusion in the Carabao Cup Team of the Round is a testament to his growing talent and potential.