Denis Suarez has been working his way through the gears since his January move from Barcelona. In Dubai, he accelerated.
Our loan signing started against Al-Nasr and grasped his opportunity, neatly setting up Carl Jenkinson for a goal and making a number of telling contributions throughout the game.
Suarez also shone in training and Unai Emery believes he has stepped up ahead of the Premier League run-in.
“I think yes [he is doing well],” said the head coach. “It is normal to take time [to settle].
“I think he is okay for starting in the first 11 or for giving us this impact after.