[38] Nketiah scored twice in the semi-final against Scotland and provided the assist for Kieran Dowell to score the winning goal against Mexico in the final.
Chelsea, looking to stretch their unbeaten run to 11 games, had the first chance of the match.
But Chelsea's pressure was eventually rewarded with a goal. Ranieri introduced Hernan Crespo for Joe Cole at the start of the second half, taking the game to Leeds with a three-pronged attack. Chelsea clung to top spot in the Premiership and Leeds moved off the bottom after an entertaining draw at Elland Road. [44], Nketiah is known for his pace, movement and finishing ability, his style has been compared to former Arsenal striker Ian Wright.
[25] Nketiah made his first Premier League start, at home to Newcastle United, before scoring in the next game against Everton, sliding a volley into the corner. The in-form midfielder drove from the edge of the area but his shot was tipped around the post for a corner. [39][40], In January 2019, Nketiah reportedly turned down a call up from Ghana manager James Kwesi Appiah to the senior Ghana national side, with Nketiah favouring England. [9], He scored his first goal in the Premier League on the last day of the season at Burnley on 12 May 2019. Pennant dispossessed Claude Makelele and dribbled past William Gallas and Wayne Bridge before lifting the ball over Carlo Cudicini from eight yards. [29] On 7 July 2020, Nketiah received the first red card of his playing career, in a league game against Leicester City. Cole had Chelsea's first chance of a game they totally dominated but the impressive Scott Carson tipped his 18-yard strike over the bar. Leeds then opened the scoring in spectacular fashion. Subs not used: Sullivan, Desailly, Geremi. [37], On 18 May 2018, Nketiah received his first call up to the England U21 team by manager Aidy Boothroyd for the Toulon Tournament. Elbowing Villa aside and luring him to Elland Road on loan this summer would see Leeds finally secure the last missing piece in their jigsaw, and hand the Whites the perfect Bielsa-style player. [30], In July, Nketiah picked up his first major medal of his career as Leeds United were declared winners of the English Championship.
[41] In September of the next year, Nketiah captained England U21s for the first time and scored a hat-trick during a 6–0 victory over Kosovo U21s. [18], After scoring his fourth goal of the season in Leeds 2–0 win against Barnsley on 15 September 2019, Bielsa described Nketiah as a "complete player". [43] Nketiah went on to break that record with the second goal of a 2–1 win over Turkey at Molineux Stadium on 13 October 2020; a victory that secured England's place at the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Leeds: Carson, Richardson, Duberry, Radebe, Harte, Kelly,
→ Leeds United (loan) 17 (3) ... Nketiah was an unused substitute in the UEFA Europa League final 4–1 defeat against Chelsea in the 2018–19 final, with him receiving a runners-up medal. He was released by Chelsea in 2015. Cole, Gudjohnsen. Matteo, McPhail (Domi 64), Smith, Milner (Seth Johnson 63),
[19] After being behind Patrick Bamford in the pecking order, Marcelo Bielsa revealed Nketiah would have his chance to become the first choice striker against Queens Park Rangers, however the day before the game Nketiah picked up a lower abdomen injury, which kept him out of action for one month. And Viduka might have snatched an unlikely win, but made poor contact with an Ian Harte cross and his tame headed drifted wide. Leeds made the most of their few first-half chances and, after a superb lay-off from Mark Viduka, Stephen McPhail was inches away from doubling his team's lead with a side-footed shot. And Robinson was soon in the thick of the action, denying Duff just minutes into the second-half. Lampard created space for Glen Johnson and Johnson's pinpoint cross from the byline was headed in from six yards by the unpredictable Gronkjaer for his third goal in three games - but only his third goal of the season. [4], He then joined the Arsenal Academy and played for the club at youth levels. Glen Johnson's teasing cross to win it while Jermaine Pennant had Leeds' best chance but his free-kick hit the post. Viduka. Chelsea: Cudicini, Melchiot, Gallas, Terry (Huth 85), Bridge,
[22] Nketiah also started the next game on New Year's Day 2020, in what would prove to be his final game for Leeds at West Bromwich Albion in a 1–1 draw. [28] He became a regular in Arsenal's return to league play after the COVID-19 hiatus, starting in the team's 3–0 loss at Manchester City, being replaced in the 67th minute by Alexandre Lacazette. Chelsea clung to top spot in the Premiership and Leeds moved off the bottom after an entertaining draw at Elland Road. Blues boss Ranieri received a rousing reception from the Chelsea fans in what could be his last game in charge but he saw his side waste a host of chances. Leeds continued to pack the midfield and try to suppress Chelsea's fluent passing, but Joe Cole and Hasselbaink combined to create space for Lampard. Subs not used: Carson, Morris, Bridges.
[11] He started the 2019–20 pre-season regularly involved in the Arsenal first team, scoring four goals, including scoring in pre-season friendlies against Bayern Munich and Fiorentina. [47][48] Nketiah can play as a striker or as a wide forward, with Nketiah describing his own playing style as 'I'm a striker, I'm brave, I like to put myself in the places where the chances are going to fall'.
Chelsea were soon back on top and Lampard had two more long-range attempts and Cole also shot just wide in … And with Arsenal conceding a late equaliser at Leicester, a draw was enough to keep Chelsea top of the Premiership.
[38] Nketiah scored twice in the semi-final against Scotland and provided the assist for Kieran Dowell to score the winning goal against Mexico in the final.
Chelsea, looking to stretch their unbeaten run to 11 games, had the first chance of the match.
But Chelsea's pressure was eventually rewarded with a goal. Ranieri introduced Hernan Crespo for Joe Cole at the start of the second half, taking the game to Leeds with a three-pronged attack. Chelsea clung to top spot in the Premiership and Leeds moved off the bottom after an entertaining draw at Elland Road. [44], Nketiah is known for his pace, movement and finishing ability, his style has been compared to former Arsenal striker Ian Wright.
[25] Nketiah made his first Premier League start, at home to Newcastle United, before scoring in the next game against Everton, sliding a volley into the corner. The in-form midfielder drove from the edge of the area but his shot was tipped around the post for a corner. [39][40], In January 2019, Nketiah reportedly turned down a call up from Ghana manager James Kwesi Appiah to the senior Ghana national side, with Nketiah favouring England. [9], He scored his first goal in the Premier League on the last day of the season at Burnley on 12 May 2019. Pennant dispossessed Claude Makelele and dribbled past William Gallas and Wayne Bridge before lifting the ball over Carlo Cudicini from eight yards. [29] On 7 July 2020, Nketiah received the first red card of his playing career, in a league game against Leicester City. Cole had Chelsea's first chance of a game they totally dominated but the impressive Scott Carson tipped his 18-yard strike over the bar. Leeds then opened the scoring in spectacular fashion. Subs not used: Sullivan, Desailly, Geremi. [37], On 18 May 2018, Nketiah received his first call up to the England U21 team by manager Aidy Boothroyd for the Toulon Tournament. Elbowing Villa aside and luring him to Elland Road on loan this summer would see Leeds finally secure the last missing piece in their jigsaw, and hand the Whites the perfect Bielsa-style player. [30], In July, Nketiah picked up his first major medal of his career as Leeds United were declared winners of the English Championship.
[41] In September of the next year, Nketiah captained England U21s for the first time and scored a hat-trick during a 6–0 victory over Kosovo U21s. [18], After scoring his fourth goal of the season in Leeds 2–0 win against Barnsley on 15 September 2019, Bielsa described Nketiah as a "complete player". [43] Nketiah went on to break that record with the second goal of a 2–1 win over Turkey at Molineux Stadium on 13 October 2020; a victory that secured England's place at the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Leeds: Carson, Richardson, Duberry, Radebe, Harte, Kelly,
→ Leeds United (loan) 17 (3) ... Nketiah was an unused substitute in the UEFA Europa League final 4–1 defeat against Chelsea in the 2018–19 final, with him receiving a runners-up medal. He was released by Chelsea in 2015. Cole, Gudjohnsen. Matteo, McPhail (Domi 64), Smith, Milner (Seth Johnson 63),
[19] After being behind Patrick Bamford in the pecking order, Marcelo Bielsa revealed Nketiah would have his chance to become the first choice striker against Queens Park Rangers, however the day before the game Nketiah picked up a lower abdomen injury, which kept him out of action for one month. And Viduka might have snatched an unlikely win, but made poor contact with an Ian Harte cross and his tame headed drifted wide. Leeds made the most of their few first-half chances and, after a superb lay-off from Mark Viduka, Stephen McPhail was inches away from doubling his team's lead with a side-footed shot. And Robinson was soon in the thick of the action, denying Duff just minutes into the second-half. Lampard created space for Glen Johnson and Johnson's pinpoint cross from the byline was headed in from six yards by the unpredictable Gronkjaer for his third goal in three games - but only his third goal of the season. [4], He then joined the Arsenal Academy and played for the club at youth levels. Glen Johnson's teasing cross to win it while Jermaine Pennant had Leeds' best chance but his free-kick hit the post. Viduka. Chelsea: Cudicini, Melchiot, Gallas, Terry (Huth 85), Bridge,
[22] Nketiah also started the next game on New Year's Day 2020, in what would prove to be his final game for Leeds at West Bromwich Albion in a 1–1 draw. [28] He became a regular in Arsenal's return to league play after the COVID-19 hiatus, starting in the team's 3–0 loss at Manchester City, being replaced in the 67th minute by Alexandre Lacazette. Chelsea clung to top spot in the Premiership and Leeds moved off the bottom after an entertaining draw at Elland Road. Blues boss Ranieri received a rousing reception from the Chelsea fans in what could be his last game in charge but he saw his side waste a host of chances. Leeds continued to pack the midfield and try to suppress Chelsea's fluent passing, but Joe Cole and Hasselbaink combined to create space for Lampard. Subs not used: Carson, Morris, Bridges.
[11] He started the 2019–20 pre-season regularly involved in the Arsenal first team, scoring four goals, including scoring in pre-season friendlies against Bayern Munich and Fiorentina. [47][48] Nketiah can play as a striker or as a wide forward, with Nketiah describing his own playing style as 'I'm a striker, I'm brave, I like to put myself in the places where the chances are going to fall'.
Chelsea were soon back on top and Lampard had two more long-range attempts and Cole also shot just wide in … And with Arsenal conceding a late equaliser at Leicester, a draw was enough to keep Chelsea top of the Premiership.
[38] Nketiah scored twice in the semi-final against Scotland and provided the assist for Kieran Dowell to score the winning goal against Mexico in the final.
Chelsea, looking to stretch their unbeaten run to 11 games, had the first chance of the match.
But Chelsea's pressure was eventually rewarded with a goal. Ranieri introduced Hernan Crespo for Joe Cole at the start of the second half, taking the game to Leeds with a three-pronged attack. Chelsea clung to top spot in the Premiership and Leeds moved off the bottom after an entertaining draw at Elland Road. [44], Nketiah is known for his pace, movement and finishing ability, his style has been compared to former Arsenal striker Ian Wright.
[25] Nketiah made his first Premier League start, at home to Newcastle United, before scoring in the next game against Everton, sliding a volley into the corner. The in-form midfielder drove from the edge of the area but his shot was tipped around the post for a corner. [39][40], In January 2019, Nketiah reportedly turned down a call up from Ghana manager James Kwesi Appiah to the senior Ghana national side, with Nketiah favouring England. [9], He scored his first goal in the Premier League on the last day of the season at Burnley on 12 May 2019. Pennant dispossessed Claude Makelele and dribbled past William Gallas and Wayne Bridge before lifting the ball over Carlo Cudicini from eight yards. [29] On 7 July 2020, Nketiah received the first red card of his playing career, in a league game against Leicester City. Cole had Chelsea's first chance of a game they totally dominated but the impressive Scott Carson tipped his 18-yard strike over the bar. Leeds then opened the scoring in spectacular fashion. Subs not used: Sullivan, Desailly, Geremi. [37], On 18 May 2018, Nketiah received his first call up to the England U21 team by manager Aidy Boothroyd for the Toulon Tournament. Elbowing Villa aside and luring him to Elland Road on loan this summer would see Leeds finally secure the last missing piece in their jigsaw, and hand the Whites the perfect Bielsa-style player. [30], In July, Nketiah picked up his first major medal of his career as Leeds United were declared winners of the English Championship.
[41] In September of the next year, Nketiah captained England U21s for the first time and scored a hat-trick during a 6–0 victory over Kosovo U21s. [18], After scoring his fourth goal of the season in Leeds 2–0 win against Barnsley on 15 September 2019, Bielsa described Nketiah as a "complete player". [43] Nketiah went on to break that record with the second goal of a 2–1 win over Turkey at Molineux Stadium on 13 October 2020; a victory that secured England's place at the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Leeds: Carson, Richardson, Duberry, Radebe, Harte, Kelly,
→ Leeds United (loan) 17 (3) ... Nketiah was an unused substitute in the UEFA Europa League final 4–1 defeat against Chelsea in the 2018–19 final, with him receiving a runners-up medal. He was released by Chelsea in 2015. Cole, Gudjohnsen. Matteo, McPhail (Domi 64), Smith, Milner (Seth Johnson 63),
[19] After being behind Patrick Bamford in the pecking order, Marcelo Bielsa revealed Nketiah would have his chance to become the first choice striker against Queens Park Rangers, however the day before the game Nketiah picked up a lower abdomen injury, which kept him out of action for one month. And Viduka might have snatched an unlikely win, but made poor contact with an Ian Harte cross and his tame headed drifted wide. Leeds made the most of their few first-half chances and, after a superb lay-off from Mark Viduka, Stephen McPhail was inches away from doubling his team's lead with a side-footed shot. And Robinson was soon in the thick of the action, denying Duff just minutes into the second-half. Lampard created space for Glen Johnson and Johnson's pinpoint cross from the byline was headed in from six yards by the unpredictable Gronkjaer for his third goal in three games - but only his third goal of the season. [4], He then joined the Arsenal Academy and played for the club at youth levels. Glen Johnson's teasing cross to win it while Jermaine Pennant had Leeds' best chance but his free-kick hit the post. Viduka. Chelsea: Cudicini, Melchiot, Gallas, Terry (Huth 85), Bridge,
[22] Nketiah also started the next game on New Year's Day 2020, in what would prove to be his final game for Leeds at West Bromwich Albion in a 1–1 draw. [28] He became a regular in Arsenal's return to league play after the COVID-19 hiatus, starting in the team's 3–0 loss at Manchester City, being replaced in the 67th minute by Alexandre Lacazette. Chelsea clung to top spot in the Premiership and Leeds moved off the bottom after an entertaining draw at Elland Road. Blues boss Ranieri received a rousing reception from the Chelsea fans in what could be his last game in charge but he saw his side waste a host of chances. Leeds continued to pack the midfield and try to suppress Chelsea's fluent passing, but Joe Cole and Hasselbaink combined to create space for Lampard. Subs not used: Carson, Morris, Bridges.
[11] He started the 2019–20 pre-season regularly involved in the Arsenal first team, scoring four goals, including scoring in pre-season friendlies against Bayern Munich and Fiorentina. [47][48] Nketiah can play as a striker or as a wide forward, with Nketiah describing his own playing style as 'I'm a striker, I'm brave, I like to put myself in the places where the chances are going to fall'.
Chelsea were soon back on top and Lampard had two more long-range attempts and Cole also shot just wide in … And with Arsenal conceding a late equaliser at Leicester, a draw was enough to keep Chelsea top of the Premiership.
The result kept Leeds on top of the table on goal difference. Amazingly Leeds almost drew level when Jermaine Pennant's 25-yard free-kick hit the post. [36] Nketiah was one of a number of players withdrawn from selection for the tournament by their club. [17] He continued his goal-scoring form on 27 August 2019, with his third of the season, scoring in Leeds' EFL Cup match against Stoke City in a 2–2 draw in normal time, with Nketiah scoring also in the ensuing penalty shootout, with Leeds losing on 4–5 on penalties. [21], His first league start for Leeds came on 29 December 2019, in a 4–5 victory in a dramatic win against Birmingham City. [4] During the 2016–17 season, Nketiah scored 15 goals in 16 appearances for the under-18s while also scoring 12 goals in 26 appearances for the under-23 side. [46], His playing style was also compared to Jermain Defoe, due to his movement to play off the last defender's shoulder and his sharp shooting ability from all angles. [7] His next appearance came nearly a month later against Norwich City in the League Cup as an 85th-minute substitute. Matteo, Olembe (Barmby 80), Wilcox (Pennant 61), Milner, Smith.
The Blues should have gone ahead when Lampard sent Gudjohnsen through but the Icelandic striker lobbed over with just Carson to beat. He scored after 15 seconds with his first touch to tie the match, adding another in extra time to win it for the Gunners. Leeds refused to buckle after conceding and, with Didier Domi and Seth Johnson replacing McPhail and James Milner, Eddie Gray's team restricted Chelsea's openings.
[5] After that season, Nketiah was called up by Arsène Wenger for the senior side's pre-season trip to Australia and China. [6], On 28 September 2017, Nketiah was called up again to the senior side, this time for Arsenal's Europa League match against BATE Borisov. [31] Two weeks later, Nketiah lifted his first major trophy of his career with Arsenal, coming on as a substitute in the 82nd minute in the 2–1 victory over London rivals Chelsea in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Leeds 1-1 Chelsea.
Edward Keddar Nketiah (born 30 May 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Arsenal, and the England national under-21 team. [20] He returned from injury after one month out injured on 7 December, as a substitute in Leeds' 2–0 victory against Huddersfield Town. Leeds harried Chelsea's expensively assembled squad throughout the afternoon but, after a frustrating first half for the visitors, Claudio Ranieri's forced Paul Robinson into numerous superb saves before Damien Duff eventually equalised.
[42], On 7 October 2020, Nketiah equalled Alan Shearer's goalscoring record of 13 for the England U21s by scoring in a 3–3 draw against Andorra. Amazingly Leeds almost drew level when Jermaine Pennant's 25-yard free-kick hit the post. Loftus-Cheek has had a hand in 17 goals during 78 Premier League games, for Chelsea and Palace. [45] In August 2019 he described Wright as his "mentor". A superb individual goal from Jermaine Pennant gave Leeds an early lead against the leaders. Born in London and raised in Lewisham, Nketiah started his career with Chelsea after being scouted at the age of nine while playing for south-east London Sunday team Hillyfielders. Booked: Hasselbaink, Mutu.
[38] Nketiah scored twice in the semi-final against Scotland and provided the assist for Kieran Dowell to score the winning goal against Mexico in the final.
Chelsea, looking to stretch their unbeaten run to 11 games, had the first chance of the match.
But Chelsea's pressure was eventually rewarded with a goal. Ranieri introduced Hernan Crespo for Joe Cole at the start of the second half, taking the game to Leeds with a three-pronged attack. Chelsea clung to top spot in the Premiership and Leeds moved off the bottom after an entertaining draw at Elland Road. [44], Nketiah is known for his pace, movement and finishing ability, his style has been compared to former Arsenal striker Ian Wright.
[25] Nketiah made his first Premier League start, at home to Newcastle United, before scoring in the next game against Everton, sliding a volley into the corner. The in-form midfielder drove from the edge of the area but his shot was tipped around the post for a corner. [39][40], In January 2019, Nketiah reportedly turned down a call up from Ghana manager James Kwesi Appiah to the senior Ghana national side, with Nketiah favouring England. [9], He scored his first goal in the Premier League on the last day of the season at Burnley on 12 May 2019. Pennant dispossessed Claude Makelele and dribbled past William Gallas and Wayne Bridge before lifting the ball over Carlo Cudicini from eight yards. [29] On 7 July 2020, Nketiah received the first red card of his playing career, in a league game against Leicester City. Cole had Chelsea's first chance of a game they totally dominated but the impressive Scott Carson tipped his 18-yard strike over the bar. Leeds then opened the scoring in spectacular fashion. Subs not used: Sullivan, Desailly, Geremi. [37], On 18 May 2018, Nketiah received his first call up to the England U21 team by manager Aidy Boothroyd for the Toulon Tournament. Elbowing Villa aside and luring him to Elland Road on loan this summer would see Leeds finally secure the last missing piece in their jigsaw, and hand the Whites the perfect Bielsa-style player. [30], In July, Nketiah picked up his first major medal of his career as Leeds United were declared winners of the English Championship.
[41] In September of the next year, Nketiah captained England U21s for the first time and scored a hat-trick during a 6–0 victory over Kosovo U21s. [18], After scoring his fourth goal of the season in Leeds 2–0 win against Barnsley on 15 September 2019, Bielsa described Nketiah as a "complete player". [43] Nketiah went on to break that record with the second goal of a 2–1 win over Turkey at Molineux Stadium on 13 October 2020; a victory that secured England's place at the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Leeds: Carson, Richardson, Duberry, Radebe, Harte, Kelly,
→ Leeds United (loan) 17 (3) ... Nketiah was an unused substitute in the UEFA Europa League final 4–1 defeat against Chelsea in the 2018–19 final, with him receiving a runners-up medal. He was released by Chelsea in 2015. Cole, Gudjohnsen. Matteo, McPhail (Domi 64), Smith, Milner (Seth Johnson 63),
[19] After being behind Patrick Bamford in the pecking order, Marcelo Bielsa revealed Nketiah would have his chance to become the first choice striker against Queens Park Rangers, however the day before the game Nketiah picked up a lower abdomen injury, which kept him out of action for one month. And Viduka might have snatched an unlikely win, but made poor contact with an Ian Harte cross and his tame headed drifted wide. Leeds made the most of their few first-half chances and, after a superb lay-off from Mark Viduka, Stephen McPhail was inches away from doubling his team's lead with a side-footed shot. And Robinson was soon in the thick of the action, denying Duff just minutes into the second-half. Lampard created space for Glen Johnson and Johnson's pinpoint cross from the byline was headed in from six yards by the unpredictable Gronkjaer for his third goal in three games - but only his third goal of the season. [4], He then joined the Arsenal Academy and played for the club at youth levels. Glen Johnson's teasing cross to win it while Jermaine Pennant had Leeds' best chance but his free-kick hit the post. Viduka. Chelsea: Cudicini, Melchiot, Gallas, Terry (Huth 85), Bridge,
[22] Nketiah also started the next game on New Year's Day 2020, in what would prove to be his final game for Leeds at West Bromwich Albion in a 1–1 draw. [28] He became a regular in Arsenal's return to league play after the COVID-19 hiatus, starting in the team's 3–0 loss at Manchester City, being replaced in the 67th minute by Alexandre Lacazette. Chelsea clung to top spot in the Premiership and Leeds moved off the bottom after an entertaining draw at Elland Road. Blues boss Ranieri received a rousing reception from the Chelsea fans in what could be his last game in charge but he saw his side waste a host of chances. Leeds continued to pack the midfield and try to suppress Chelsea's fluent passing, but Joe Cole and Hasselbaink combined to create space for Lampard. Subs not used: Carson, Morris, Bridges.
[11] He started the 2019–20 pre-season regularly involved in the Arsenal first team, scoring four goals, including scoring in pre-season friendlies against Bayern Munich and Fiorentina. [47][48] Nketiah can play as a striker or as a wide forward, with Nketiah describing his own playing style as 'I'm a striker, I'm brave, I like to put myself in the places where the chances are going to fall'.
Chelsea were soon back on top and Lampard had two more long-range attempts and Cole also shot just wide in … And with Arsenal conceding a late equaliser at Leicester, a draw was enough to keep Chelsea top of the Premiership.