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Emerson Nwaneri rescues u19s v Bayern Munich just days after playing keeper v Tottenham

Emerson Nwaneri has capped an extraordinary few days with another decisive Arsenal contribution, this time during a dramatic Youth League comeback in Munich.

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 9:31 AM
Emerson Nwaneri rescues u19s v Bayern Munich just days after playing keeper v Tottenham
Key Things to Know
  • Emerson Nwaneri scored a 91st-minute equalizer to rescue a 3-3 draw for Arsenal Under-19s against Bayern Munich.
  • The match finished 3-3 after Arsenal fought back from a 3-1 halftime deficit in the UEFA Youth League.
  • Days earlier, Nwaneri played in goal during Arsenal Under-18s' 2-1 derby win after two goalkeepers were injured.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Emerson Nwaneri scored a 91st-minute equalizer to secure a 3-3 draw for Arsenal Under-19s against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Youth League. Arsenal had fallen behind 3-1 by halftime before mounting a second-half comeback with goals from Marli Salmon and Nwaneri. The late goal capped a dramatic week for Nwaneri, coming off the bench to rescue a crucial point for David Horseman's side.

The decisive goal followed an unusual appearance just days earlier, when Nwaneri played as an emergency goalkeeper for Arsenal Under-18s against Tottenham. Both of Arsenal's recognized goalkeepers suffered injuries during the 2-1 derby victory, forcing Nwaneri into goal before he helped set up a 97th-minute winning strike.

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