Ian Wright has hailed Reiss Nelson and says the winger made a statement during Arsenal’s Premier League thrashing over Nottingham Forest.
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‘I’m delighted for him,’ Wright said on Premier League productions. ‘It’s credit to him and the work he’s put in because he’s been there for a long time.
‘A lot of people have said he should have gone out on loan but he’s stayed. Mikel has given everyone an opportunity if they are impressing and working hard.
‘He’s obviously been doing that. He’s been rewarded for his hard work today and I’m pleased for him because he’s Arsenal through and through.