The Official Serge Gnabry Thread

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

so there we were, with most of our wingers injured and Arsenal seemingly out, WRONG. Up steps Mr Gnabry to take responsibility.

I thought he did okay last week against Stoke but this week he was superb. A well taken goal and growing in confidence, he seems to have embedded into the first team nicely.

Is he left footed or is he right? Is he a left winger or a right winger? No-one really knows.

I must admit it's good to have a good roster of kids coming through and finally making an impact. For years we went through a lull where they would shine in the reserves then fail to make the step up to the first team, but this new batch seem different. It feels like the Arsenal of old.

[Master Splinter]

The offspring of Frimpong and Oxlade has a good future.

Do not forget he can play left, right, as a striker, at centre-back and in goal.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

I really like the look of the lad. Has the technique, skills, pace and physique to make it at this level. With the Germans in the squad to help steer him in the right direction hopefully he develops the right mentality to continue to grow as a player. Definitely ahead of Ryo and probably the most likeliest youth player to break into the first team proper.

Too early too say anything for certain though. A certain Jermaine Pennant looked very impressive when he made his debut for us and looked how he turned out.

Germans

[Syn]

You can tell when Wenger rates a youngster with outstanding talent, because even at 18 they're in the first team and he has no worries about throwing him into the deep end when there wasn't much need. He could've played Monreal today but he chucked Gnabbers in for the 3rd start of the week.

He seems to be playing quite cautiously, just making sure he doesn't lose the ball, he's putting in a massive defensive shift and just trying to keep things simple until he gets up to the speed of the game. Twice he has had good second half performances in the two league games he has played. Hasn't been quite as explosive as Oxlade's first few games but very sensible. Apparently a lot more to come from him because he's meant to have serious talent.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

His match highlights today:

[Özil's Panoramic View]

He's a proper player.

That little burst to round his man.

[GP]

I like him, he's fast, he's quick, he's got pace.

[Marc Overmars]

Been very impressive and not just for his little bursts, he appears to be very composed and mature considering he's only 18. Doesn't waste the ball and seems to be a good worker as well.

[Özim]

Was impressed with him, took the goal very well and made the mazy run to setup Giroud at the end of the 1st half, looks to have a lot of potential.

[JonasTC]

2nd youngest goalscorer for Arsenal