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Match report: Molde 0-3 Arsenal

By Rob Kelly

WHAT HAPPENED

Nicolas Pepe delivered the perfect response after a tough week with a fine goal as we beat Molde to seal our place in the Europa League knockout stages.

The Ivorian was sent off for a headbutt at Leeds on Sunday, and issued a public apology for his actions – with Mikel Arteta stressing his belief in the player.

Pepe made the most of his chance to make immediate amends with a fine goal at the start of the second half, before Reiss Nelson added a second soon afterwards.

There was still time for Folarin Balogun, on the pitch for seconds, to score his first senior goal with a sharp finish and wrap up a good night in Norway.