The 22-year-old forward scored his first two Premier League goals of the season in his side’s 4-2 win away at Chelsea this week with a clinical brace.
It was Nketiah’s second top-flight start of the campaign. Merson claims the England U21 international’s double at Stamford Bridge reminded him of club legend Ian Wright.
Merson believes the striker should be the Gunners’ first choice to lead the attack for the remainder of the season. However, he shouldn’t be considered a long-term option.
As per The Mirror, Merson wrote in his Daily Star column:
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Arsenal face tough decision on Nketiah’s future
The forward has been at the north London club since his release from Chelsea in 2017. He now faces an uncertain future with his current contract expiring this summer.
Nketiah told the Beautiful Game Podcast before the victory at Stamford Bridge that he is unhappy with his lack of first-team opportunities under Mikel Arteta. He is determined to make the number 9 spot his own at the Emirates Stadium.
However, Merson doesn’t believe the youngster is good enough to score the goals needed to play for a Champions League chasing team. He wrote:
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