UCL: ‘He was dynamic’ – Keown names player who transformed Arsenal against Bayer Leverkusen

Former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown has identified Noni Madueke arsenic the subordinate who transformed the Gunners against Bayer Leverkusen successful the Champions League Round of 16 archetypal limb necktie connected Wednesday.

Keown praised Madueke’s dynamic show aft helium came connected arsenic a substitute for Bukayo Saka successful the 2nd half.

The lucifer ended successful a 1-1 draw, with a precocious punishment from Kai Havertz securing a first-leg vantage for the Premier League leaders.

“The squad started the 2nd fractional precise sloppy, and Arteta’s determination to substitute Saka—who was not astatine his champion [was pivotal],” Keown said connected TNT Sports.

“Madueke with that driving tally getting the penalty, helium was truthful dynamic erstwhile helium came on, and I deliberation helium transformed Arsenal connected that right-hand side.”

Arsenal volition look Bayer Leverkusen again adjacent week successful the instrumentality limb astatine the Emirates Stadium.

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