Martin Keown likened Arsenal teenager Reiss Nelson to Neymar after his impressive display against BATE Borisov.

Nelson was handed a start in the Europa League clash as Arsenal ran out 4-2 winners.

He is one of the most exciting prospects across the Premier League after impressing during pre-season.

And Keown believes Nelson has similar attributes to the world's most-expensive footballer.

"He breezes past players. Wenger will know the quality he has, he’s looked after him well," Keown said on BT Sport.

Reiss Nelson in action (
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The youngster impressed (
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"These are the sort of touches you often see or associate with a Neymar or other top players.

"17 years of age, it's quite phenomenal the ability this boy has."

Jack Wilshere also impressed for Arsenal on a rare outing and Arsene Wenger reserved special praise for the midfielder.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (
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"He had an outstanding first half and he fought until the end," he said.

"He is on a good way back to his best and he showed that tonight."