Ethan Nwaneri made his first Arsenal start a memorable one, scoring twice in a dominant 5-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers. The 17-year-old became the youngest Arsenal goalscorer since Jack Wilshere in 2008 when he turned in Raheem Sterling’s cross on 37 minutes, etching his name into the club’s history books.
Sterling and Rice Lead the Charge
Raheem Sterling also found the back of the net, adding to his assist for Nwaneri’s first goal. Declan Rice opened the scoring for the Gunners early on and played a pivotal role in the second half, setting up Nwaneri’s second goal with a perfectly weighted pass. Rice’s performance was a reminder of why he is considered one of England’s top midfielders.
Bolton’s Brief Resurgence and Arsenal’s Response
Bolton Wanderers managed to pull a goal back through Aaron Collins, who broke away to beat Arsenal’s defense and score for the League One side. However, any hopes of a comeback were quickly dashed as Sterling tapped in his second goal of the night, followed by a volleyed finish from substitute Kai Havertz, sealing a comfortable victory for Arsenal.
Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup was highlighted by Ethan Nwaneri’s historic brace and strong performances from Raheem Sterling and Declan Rice. The Gunners now move confidently into the fourth round, with their young talent continuing to impress on the big stage.
Key Points
Ethan Nwaneri became Arsenal’s youngest goalscorer since 2008.
Raheem Sterling and Declan Rice were instrumental in the victory.
Arsenal advances to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 5-1 win.