“I called him on phone to congratulate him, he’s a player i really love his attitude and commitments”- Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham heaps praises on Arsenal’s man who has scored more goals than Lewandowski and Luis Diaz this season

JUDE BELLINGHAM SENDS FOUR-WORD MESSAGE TO ARSENAL PLAYER

Eddie Nketiah smashed a hat-trick for Arsenal on Saturday afternoon and Jude Bellingham has taken to social media to celebrate.

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is lapping up the plaudits after scoring a hat-trick against Sheffield United on Saturday.

The Gunners lived up to their billing as heavy favourites against the struggling Blades, coasting to a 5-0 victory.

Nketiah was the hero of the day, scoring a first Premier League hat-trick to have Arsenal 3-0 up by the hour mark.

Fabio Vieira and Takehiro Tomiyasu added to the scoreline, handing Arsenal a thumping win at the Emirates Stadium.

Eddie Nketiah receives Jude Bellingham praise

Nketiah really stepped up in the absence of Gabriel Jesus and took to social media to celebrate.

The Arsenal striker not only celebrated his hat-trick but also dedicated his goals to his auntie, who sadly passed away recently.

Nketiah received messages from a number of players, including Jude Bellingham.

The Real Madrid star made headlines on Saturday by scoring twice against Barcelona, including an injury-time winner.

Bellingham still found time to praise Nketiah though having recently been in the England setup together.

Bellingham stated ‘service must’ve been strong’ alongside a fire emoji, making a reference to Nketiah’s usual phone celebration.

Arsenal fans loved seeing Bellingham show his support to Nketiah – and he wasn’t alone…

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joins in with Nketiah appreciation

Arsenal teammates Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard, David Raya and Jurrien Timber all sent messages celebrating Nketiah’s goals.

There was also a message from former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who was famously axed by Mikel Arteta in 2022.

Aubameyang still has love for Nketiah though and stated ‘Eddie Eddie Eddie’ in celebration of his hat-trick.

Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock added that this hat-trick was the ‘first of many’ for Nketiah in the Premier League – something Arsenal will hope comes true.