Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has heaped praise on Eddie Nketiah for covering the absence of injured striker Gabriel Jesus.

Nketiah has led the line for Arsenal in Jesus' absence and the striker has done well, scoring in each of his last two games.

“Everyone has to step up," said Odegaard. “We are missing a great player but you see the quality that Eddie has.

“Two goals now and everything that he brings in the game also. You see the front players we have, we are always going to create chances and be dangerous, and it is just about getting the players in the right positions and good things will happen.

“When a player like that (Jesus) is injured you will always miss him. He has great quality and great personality. He still gives us a lot outside the pitch. The energy he gives and everything at the training ground he still gives a lot.

“But all the players need to step up when you miss someone like that and we have done excellent. Credit to Eddie to come in like that and perform like this. It is amazing to see."