Arteta suggests an Arsenal player with great talent will be given a different position.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal team has a busy week ahead of them as they prepare to face Crystal Palace twice in a row. The young and talented Ethan Nwaneri has caught Arteta's eye with his impressive goal-scoring ability, leading to speculation that he may be given a new role as a striker.

Despite being only 17 years old, Nwaneri has already showcased his versatility by playing as a winger, attacking midfielder, and central midfielder under Arteta this season. He recently scored his first Premier League goal for Arsenal in their 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest, and has also found the back of the net twice in the Carabao Cup.

Arteta has praised Nwaneri's potential and hinted that he may be developed into a No.9 in the future. "He has a tremendous ability to put the ball in the back of the net," Arteta said. With Nwaneri likely to start in Arsenal's upcoming Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace, fans will be eager to see if he can continue his impressive form.

However, Arsenal's struggles in front of goal have become a growing issue for the club. They have failed to score from open play in their last three Premier League games, leading to suggestions that they need a top-class striker in the January transfer window to boost their title challenge.

But former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Didi Hamann believes it may be too late for Arsenal to make a comeback in the title race. The Gunners have dropped points in their last two Premier League matches against Fulham and Everton, leaving them six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand.

Arsenal's next Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Saturday will be their second in a row after their midweek Carabao Cup clash. It remains to be seen if Nwaneri will be given a chance to showcase his goal-scoring abilities in a new role, and if Arsenal can bounce back from their recent struggles to keep their title hopes alive.

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