Match statistics: Leicester City 1-3 Arsenal
Welcome to the party, Willian!
It has been a long time coming, but we may just witnessed the week that finally kickstarts the Brazil international’s Arsenal career.
Having come off the bench on Thursday night to play a major role in the Gunners’ comeback against Benfica in the Europa League, the former Chelsea man took centre stage as Mikel Arteta’s again came from behind to beat Leicester City on Sunday.
He contributed two assists in the 3-1 success, adding to the assist he picked up for Kieran Tierney against Benfica in Athens.
This was the type of performance fans had grown accustomed to from Willian during his seven-year stay with Chelsea, and one that was totally out of keeping from what we had come to expect from him at Arsenal.
As well as the two assists, for David Luiz and the equally impressive Nicolas Pepe, he also made a huge c3ontribution to the move that resulted in Arsenal being awarded the penalty that Alexandre Lacazette converted just before half-time.
He repaid the faith shown in him by Mikel Arteta, and Arsenal’s manager will hope his summer signing can maintain this form for the remainder of the season.
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