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Arsenal striker Nketiah 'underestimated' by Prem defences

Former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop feels Premier League defences underestimate Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.

Nketiah has impressed in the opening two Premier League wins for the Gunners and won a penalty at Crystal Palace on Monday.

Hislop told ESPN: “It comes down to misjudging the pace of the striker.

“Nketiah is quicker than many people realise.

“You need to get close to make a block, but when you do get close and make a play for the ball, it ends up going wrong.

“At the root of it is just underestimating how quick somebody is and Nketiah is quick."

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