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Arsenal's £72m record signing Nicolas Pepe and academy graduate Joe Willock can give Mikel Arteta's side much-needed directness and get the best out of striker Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang after starring in Europe

The Europa League often provides an excellent opportunity for players on the fringes of the squad to stake their claim for further involvement, and that was certainly the case for Arsenal on Thursday night.

As Mikel Arteta's side secured a 3-0 victory at home to Dundalk the Arsenal manager was left with plenty to think about as he contemplates what his best starting line-up should be.

Eddie Nketiah put Arsenal in the ascendancy, with Joe Willock and Nicolas Pepe also scoring with fine finishes.

Nicolas Pepe demonstrated why he deserves further chances with his display versus Dundalk
Pepe scored in the early stages of the second half to make it 3-0 with a spectacular strike
The winger is congratulated by Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Sead Kolasinac after scoring

Pepe's goal in particular stood out as he controlled the ball expertly before finding the top corner in spectacular fashion.