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Noni Madueke scored 20 goals in 92 games for Chelsea Winger Noni Madueke says he is "not really worried" about the criticism he faced from Arsenal fans over his transfer this summer. A petition - #No To Madueke - to protest against his signing from Chelsea for £48. 5m in July was signed by more than 4, 000 people. Madueke, 23, said the criticism is "in the distant past" after scoring his first goal for the Gunners in Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League victory over Bayern Munich. "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. " Madueke has missed six of Arsenal's 12 Premier League matches this season after suffering a knee injury in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City in September. He returned from nine weeks out in Sunday's north London derby, coming on in the 78th minute of a 4-1 win against Tottenham. "The last game versus Tottenham was incredible and that gives me such a boost, " Madueke said. "I play on the side of the pitch. I can feel them; I can hear them. When they are that positive about me it gives me a massive boost. Honestly, I am made up about it. " Leaders Arsenal face second-placed Chelsea, who are six points behind, at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. "It might be a little bit hostile; it might not be. But I am a professional footballer, " Madueke 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. "The fixture is not about me. The fixture is about Arsenal getting another three points in the league and being closer to the objective. " This video can not be played Arsenal beat Bayern after dominant second-half display Latest Arsenal news, analysis and fan views Ask about Arsenal - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Slot news conference amid losing run: 'Keep fighting no matter how difficult it is' Police 'indiscriminately assaulted' Newcastle fans As Liverpool hit 'new low' - is Slot's job at risk? Adam, Chris and guests break down the Budget A group of teenage goths come face-to-face with a Poltergeist Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo play Sit Down, Stand Up Adekunle Gold sits in for the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show The rise of Bayern's 'special' teen Karl who 'plays Messi style' How world's best are spearheading British doubles boom What's the real cost of cheap, fake football shirts? Mc Laren had 'porpoising concern' during Las Vegas GP Are 'immense' Arsenal most formidable team in Europe? Liverpool bad form continues as PSV win at Anfield. Video Liverpool bad form continues as PSV win at Anfield 'More identity' - Frank takes heart from Spurs defeat at PSG Inside Mc Laren's season - the rules, values, incidents & relationships Is batting getting harder in Australia? Captivating but confusing - what state is international rugby in? What next for friendly foes who see each other 'more than family'? Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Three Boks, four Englishmen - who makes Opta's team of the autumn? Phoebe's Five top moments from NFL week 12. Video Phoebe's Five top moments from NFL week 12 A Grand Slam should be seen as 'stepping stone' - Dawson column England will be held to account if preparation backfires - Agnew 'Johnny who? Why Keefer's rise is posing world ranking questions' Sports Personality of the Year set for 18 December A look around Barcelona's new-look Nou Camp. Video A look around Barcelona's new-look Nou Camp Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.