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Nwaneri plays in goal after 2 keeper injuries

Two late injuries left Arsenal facing an extraordinary problem against Tottenham, before Emerson Nwaneri helped turn a chaotic derby into victory.

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:01 PM
Nwaneri plays in goal after 2 keeper injuries
Key Things to Know
  • Outfield player Emerson Nwaneri played in goal for Arsenal Under-18s after two goalkeepers suffered injuries.
  • Arsenal Under-18s defeated Tottenham Under-18s 2-1 in the dramatic north London derby.
  • Goalkeepers Jack Talbot and Maximilian Lo Presti were both forced off due to collision injuries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Outfield player Emerson Nwaneri stepped in as an emergency goalkeeper for Arsenal Under-18s during a dramatic 2-1 derby victory over Tottenham. Arsenal lost both starting goalkeeper Jack Talbot and his replacement Maximilian Lo Presti to injuries late in the match. Nwaneri took the gloves, kept a clean sheet for the remainder of the game, and helped secure the victory.

Tottenham initially led through Joel Vidal-Philbert before Mylo Bernard equalized for Arsenal. In the 97th minute, Nwaneri initiated the winning sequence by launching a deep free kick forward, which Luis Munoz fed to Bernard for his second goal of the match.

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