Arsenal’s Elneny pleased with Wenger praise

Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny feels he has has adapted well to life in the Premier League after arriving from Basel in January last year.

The Egyptian international’s first goal for the Gunners came just weeks later, a spectacular curling effort in their defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League.

Elneny has featured 12 times for the Gunners this season and will be hoping to make an impact when they take on Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday evening.

And despite his impressive introduction to the club in Europe, the Egyptian midfielder admitted there is one moment he will never forget in an Arsenal shirt.

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“I remember when I played my first game against Tottenham away,” said Elneny.

“It’s a massive game for the club and the fans and it was my first start for Arsenal. I remember thinking I have to do really well and establish myself. That was a big moment for me.

“I think what made me really proud is how the boss was speaking about me and praised me. When one of the best managers in the world compliments you, it’s such a great feeling. I have never felt like that before.

“Also the fans seem to like me, and these are important things for me. Yes I helped Arsenal win games in all competitions but when your manager and the fans like you and say good things about you, I think this is a good achievement for me.”