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Freddie Ljungberg Says Nicolas Pepe Can 'Sleep Happy' After West Ham Performance

Arsenal interim manager Freddie Ljungberg praised winger Nicolas Pepe for his excellent display in the 3-1 win over West Ham United on Monday, telling reporters the Ivory Coast international can "sleep happy" after netting his first Premier League goal since September.

The 24-year-old played a crucial role in the come-from-behind win, which Ljungberg hopes will be a big boost to the squad, per the Daily Mail's Sami Mokbel:

"People always ask me about Pepe, and he needs to adapt and that's not so easy, especially with his price.

"But he showed his quality tonight, and he can sleep happy.