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Arsenal winger will make a starting appearance in the Premier League for the first time since 2020

Football news 03 apr 2024, 14:08

Liam Carter Dailysports's expert Translated by the editors

Arsenal winger will make a starting appearance in the Premier League for the first time since 2020

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Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson will be included in the starting lineup for the Gunners in the 31st round of the Premier League against Luton.

Interestingly, this marks the Englishman's first start in a Premier League match in 3 years and 263 days. The last time Nelson started in a Premier League game was on July 15, 2020, when the Gunners defeated Liverpool (2-1), with the winger scoring a goal against the Merseyside team.

Only Mathieu Flamini (5 years, 162 days) and Sol Campbell (3 years, 296 days) have ever had longer breaks between starts for Arsenal in the English league.

1,358 - Reiss Nelson is making his first Premier League start since July 2020 against Liverpool, 1,358 days (3 years, 263 days) ago. Only Mathieu Flamini (5y 162d) and Sol Campbell (3y 296d) have ever had longer gaps between starts for Arsenal in the competition. Recess. pic.twitter.com/gLjuItvClz
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 3, 2024

The 24-year-old Nelson is a product of Arsenal's youth academy. Prior to this, he has played 48 matches in the Premier League, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists.

Arsenal approaches the match against Luton as the second-place team in the championship. The Hatters are currently in 18th position.

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