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28-10-2023 | 23:29 Football
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Nketiah reveals the reason behind giving the penalty to Vieira
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Nketiah reveals the reason behind giving the penalty to Vieira

Arsenal talent Eddie Nketiah revealed the reason behind giving the penalty to his teammate Fabio Vieira.

As per the England international, Vieira and his girlfriend are expecting a child, and the he asked to take the penalty for a special celebration to reveal the good news. 

"I was on it, I was going to take it, but Fabio, it was a special moment for him. He's expecting a baby and he won the penalty - he asked if he could take it, I said, "Of course!', it's a team sport, I've got three (goals), said the Gunners' hat-trick man. 

Nketiah has stood out for his excellent performance against Sheffield United by scoring three goals for Mikel Arteta's side at Stamford Bridge. Yet, he backed off the chance of making it a four, by allowing his teammate to take it. 

The 24-year-old's goal tally for Arsenal is 5 goals in 10 appearances in the ongoing Premier League campaign. 

VIDEO: Eddie Nketiah's PHENOMENAL first ever hat-trick in the Premier League


 

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