Neto has become Arsenal’s oldest debutant in 110 years.
The Brazilian goalkeeper has had to bide his time for his first Gunners outing since joining on loan from Bournemouth last summer.
But due to a slight injury picked up by first-choice goalkeeper David Raya, Neto was chosen to start between the sticks in Arsenal’s final Champions League clash away at Girona.
The former Barcelona shot-stopper’s first appearance for the north London outfit has come at the age of 35 years and 194 days.
He is the club’s oldest debutant since Ned Liddell in April 1915, who was 36 years and 310 days old.
Neto’s start against Girona has also seen Arsenal use four goalkeepers in a single season since the 2020/21 campaign.
The veteran hasn’t been able to feature in the Carabao Cup due to being cup-tied having playing for Bournemouth in the second round.
It has seen teenagers Jack Porter and Tommy Setford feature against Bolton and Preston respectively in the League Cup.
For Arsenal fans, they will be hoping number one Raya shakes off his knock with the club to welcome Manchester City to the Emirates on Sunday.
Arteta was asked about the Spaniard’s omission from the matchday squad before the clash against Girona.
Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: “‘Yeah, he’s not fit.
“Apart from that, if there is a player who deserves a chance then it’s Neto.’
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