Arteta has previously labelled Nelson a "special talent" - and he was handed a spot in his starting line-up on the right flank in a 6-0 friendly win over Charlton at the Emirates on Saturday.
That could indicate the academy graduate having an increased role moving forwards after impressing Arteta, leaving Pepe's place in the side under threat after being in and out of the line-up.Nelson impressed on loan in the Bundesliga last season with Hoffenheim to earn a recall to Arsenal's first team squad.He was brought back into the fold in the Premier League as a substitute against West Ham prior to the coronavirus pandemic having impressed Arteta in a young side which beat Portsmouth in the FA Cup.After that game, a clearly impressed Arteta.