"You are in the public eye, people can say whatever they want about you, he said. But being in the stadium, and how the fans have taken to me in the stadium, is unbelievable. I am not really worried about all of that. It is in the distant past. The last game versus Tottenham was incredible and that gives me such a boost."
"Madueke said that the injury was horrible timing given his good start after joining from Chelsea for 48.5m plus up to 3.5m in bonuses. Some supporters voiced opposition online to his arrival and a petition entitled #NOTOMADUEKE was launched. That garnered only 5,000 signees and the 23-year-old insisted he had taken it all in his stride."
"It might be a little bit hostile, it might not be, but I am a professional footballer, he said. I have played in loads of atmospheres. I don't know if anything will faze me. I will just be focused on the task."
Noni Madueke ignored criticism on social media over his move to Arsenal and gained confidence from the reception he has received from supporters. He scored his first Arsenal goal in a 3-1 Champions League win over Bayern Munich in his second appearance since returning from a knee injury sustained in September. Madueke said the injury came at horrible timing after a strong start following his transfer from Chelsea for 48.5m plus up to 3.5m in bonuses. A #NOTOMADUEKE petition gathered about 5,000 signatures but he says fan support at matches gives him a massive boost. He is comfortable on either flank and is in contention to start against Chelsea, saying he will focus on the task despite any hostile reception.
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