The 17-year-old was handed his first start for the senior team in the Carabao Cup last week, having notched six goals in five games for the U23s this season.
And Nelson showed once again why fans are so excited about his future with a brilliant piece of skill.
Footage from the Gunners’ training session ahead of their clash against BATE Borisov shows the forward flicking the ball up with the outside of his foot.
He then performs several kick-ups before firing a ball to a team-mate.
“This club is full of talent,” one user commented.
Another added: “Nelson actually looks too good… who needs [Alexis] Sanchez?”
While a third wrote: “This guy has a big future ahead of him.”
The starlet could get another chance to impress against BATE Borisov tonight.
He is priced at a very reasonable 3/1 to score against the Belarusian team by bookmakers Betfair.
Wenger spoke out recently about Borisov’s past problems with racism.
"Look, no I don’t have any preconceived ideas,” he said.
“I hope that will not happen and UEFA has always been very strong to deal with that.
“BATE have a new stadium, they have a good crowd, so certainly it will be very loud."
