Reiss Nelson Arsenal star responds after two Fantasy Premier League players captained him

In Sunday's 5-0 thrashing of Nottingham Forest by Arsenal, Reiss Nelson shone from the substitutes' bench.

Reiss Nelson, who hasn't played a single minute in the top-flight this year, has promised to find the two insane Fantasy Premier League players who captained him against Nottingham Forest. Following Bukayo Saka's injury, the 22 year-old winger stole the show as Arsenal thrashed Steve Cooper's team 5-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

Nelson has had a difficult time with injuries after spending the previous season on loan at Feyenoord, but he feels ready to show Mikel Arteta what he is capable of.

With the Gunners raging against the Premier League newcomers, the former England U17 World Cup winner scored twice and recorded an assist, and now there is optimism Nelson might finally break through in north London.

Unbelievably, to everyone's surprise—including Nelson's—two FPL players had put their trust in the attacker wearing the captain's armband, earning them a record-breaking 38 points.

For his outstanding performance against the Tricky Trees, the rejuvenated youngster scored 19 points, including three bonus points. This may give FPL managers some food for thought going forward, especially if Saka is out with an injury.

Nelson has expressed a desire to contact the two FPL managers that helped to make his day particularly memorable. He wrote on Twitter: "You have no idea how highly I regard! Who did this, and how can I discover out? I wish I could give them shirts!"

He presents a problem every day because he's really pushing, and he has matured and progressed as a professional and a player, said Arsenal manager Arteta after the game, according to Viaplay.

"You could see the reaction when he scored a goal," I said. "He is someone we truly enjoy in the organization, not just me but all the staff and players as well."

Nelson might get further action on Thursday when the Gunners play FC Zurich in the Europa League group finale.

Then, Nelson tries to secure a starting position when Arsenal travel to Chelsea on Sunday in an effort to maintain their strong start to the Premier League season.

Arsenal had been hoping to add another winger during the transfer season, but Nelson's improbable comeback should give technical director Edu something to think about before the January transfer window opens.

After a challenging transition into Arteta's first-team lineup, Rio Ferdinand wants to see Nelson flourish now.

The key for him, according to the former Manchester United and England defender, is that he cannot let this moment pass as another. "This has to become the norm—not just scoring twice, but being counted on in Arsenal's setup.

When Saka or [Gabriel] Martinelli aren't healthy, are out of shape, or the game isn't going well, he needs to be the go-to player. At that point, he should be striving to start for this squad. Because it was what he was born to be, according to his potential as a child.

But now he has to continue. It's impossible that after having this experience and celebrating it, we won't see him again for a year and he takes out a few debts.

Despite the lopsided loss, Forest manager Cooper, one of the first to greet Nelson after the game, was glowing in his admiration for his former star.

Reiss and I have always had a good relationship, Cooper remarked. He was a star performer for England's U-17 team. Although it's encouraging to see him doing well, I wish it weren't today.

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