The new signing was playing on the left flank, having spent most of his time at Chelsea on the right. Operating in a direct and positive fashion, though, he caught the eye. Indeed, the Englishman notably put in a lovely cross for Gyokeres to get his second of the afternoon, but the Swede hit the post.
Still, the performance was enough for Arsenal fans to sing Madueke’s praises, with many supporters excited about what he can bring to the team in the coming Premier League season.
Arsenal Fans Impressed With Madueke
Madueke played the vast majority of his games for Chelsea last season on the right wing. Today, however, he looked more than capable on the left flank as one Gunners fan noted:
When it comes to team selection, the Gunners go to Old Trafford next Sunday to face Manchester United. So it would be a big call to start Mandueke. Yet fans were buoyed by his performance. “I really like Noni Madueke. So far, so good.”
The consensus from those who enjoyed his play was his direct and positive nature: “A winger who will beat his man 1v1 and put in a cross.” There was some initial negativity among Arsenal fans about the Madueke signing. The feeling from some is that the Gunners were getting a Chelsea cast off. His performance against Bilbao has altered the narrative about his place at the Emirates.
Yeah Madueke is good. If we signed him from PSV and not Chelsea there would be a massive difference in opinion. He’s going to ball out for us for sure.
Madueke replaced Gabriel Martinelli at half-time. The Brazilian has had some big moments in an Arsenal jersey, but some feel his time has passed.Madueke should start LW next Sunday. Martinelli’s bar was very low but he did pass it.
Others were even more forthright: “He’s (Madueke) better than Martinelli. That’s for sure.” Whether or not Mikel Arteta will start the English wide player against Manchester United remains to be seen, but he has made a favourable impression already.
