Madueke's 'anger and conviction' shows he's more than a 'finisher'
Noni Madueke may not have the role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is one of Mikel Arteta's valued players.
Noni Madueke's anger and conviction during Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest revealed his significance as one of Mikel Arteta's valued finishers. The England international scored the winning goal in the 80th minute, deflected by his weaker right foot. Madueke, who has started only one top-flight game this season, began the match as a substitute but was introduced at halftime by Arteta.
The 24-year-old, praised by Arteta for his performance against Leeds, is now in a phase of anger and conviction, becoming more decisive in matches. Arteta, who uses the term "finishers" for his substitutes, believes Madueke's contributions are crucial to Arsenal's squad. Since his £48.5m move from Chelsea, Madueke has played a pivotal role in Arsenal's rise to the Premier League title and their run to the Champions League final.
Despite initial criticism for his inconsistent performances, Madueke has now delivered three strong games in a row.
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