Eddie Nketiah has undergone a remarkable body transformation that includes 3,500 calorie diet

Eddie Nketiah can attribute his brilliant form to his new diet and muscle-building workouts as he undergone a remarkable body transformation.

He's helped his side's Premier League title charge, deputising for Gabriel Jesus who suffered an injury whilst on international duty with Brazil.

And the results speak for themselves based on the side-by-side pictures of the English forward.

He's not only been putting the work in the gym, but also increased his calorie intake, eating as much as 3,500 calories a day.

"When Eddie first came to us, he was actually under-eating," Varnavas explained.

They've also worked on his sleep, lifestyle and recovery, with the results showing on the pitch.

Varnavas added: "What I like about Eddie is he is very humble. He takes his instructions really well.

"Even when he first came to us, when he was around the first team but maybe on the bench here and there, he had that inner belief in himself that he could be Arsenal’s main striker. He never doubted his self-worth."

"Hopefully, he will have it because we want the best for Eddie," said the Gunners boss. "That’s for Gareth [Southgate] or the coaching staff to respond to.

"Our job is to prepare him to be the best he can be. Sometimes you can be very good to play at that [level], but you don’t have the space to do it.

"That’s the challenge we all have, not only Eddie, to be not at that level but at a better level every single day. Eddie has been very consistent and I think he has surprised a few people with how he responded to the huge challenge and demands he had after Gabriel [Jesus] got injured. We are positive he can get much better, evolve and still continue to develop."