Paul Merson has reacted to the last-gasp screamer from Reiss Nelson that meant Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday.
The Gunners legend was extremely complimentary of the £38,000-a-week man for Ben White’s goal as well, describing his assist for Ben White’s equaliser as ‘lovely.’
As Reiss Nelson ensured against Bournemouth that Arsenal maintain their 5-point lead at the top of the table over Manchester City, Paul Merson was in awe of the strike.
Paul Merson raves about Reiss Nelson after Arsenal beat Bournemouth
The likes of Johan Djourou and Folarin Balogun were also awestruck by the 23-year-old’s emphatic winner against the Cherries as his boyhood club showcased their spirit of champions.
On Sky Sports, Paul Merson gave his thoughts on the incredible strike from Reiss Nelson after Arsenal took home all the 3 points against Bournemouth, saying, “What a goal! If he plays another 500 games, I don’t think he’ll get a better goal. It’s an unbelievable goal.”
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“Everything about it, it’s the last kick of the game, it comes out, he’s got all the time in the world. I said, ‘hey, he’s got a free shot here and he composes himself enough and he half-volleyed it [into the] far corner, it’s an absolute brilliant goal.”
Reiss Nelson deserves all the credit in the world
After a loan spell at Hoffenheim, a string of injury problems and a lack of game time, the Hale End talent has had a rough time of things during his career.
However, as Fabrizio Romano has reported, Reiss Nelson has no intention of leaving Arsenal and proved that against Bournemouth with a wonder goal, leaving Paul Merson and football fans across the world with their jaws to the floor.
Ultimately, the talented winger’s patience and perseverance must be applauded as he has proven at times this season that his aim remains to prove that he can still make the grade at the club he joined as a boy.
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