One hundred and out for Nicolas Pepe as closing time approaches in last chance saloon? That is what some critics believe.
They think the winger, signed for a club-record £72million in 2019, is limping towards a January exit having exhausted all patience in north London.
If they are right, and this 100th appearance proves a final flourish, at least it provided some last-minute cause to raise his bat.
Arsenal's Nicolas Pepe who signed for a club-record £72million in 2019 could leave in January
A goal, two assists and a few dashes of magic on Pepe's first start since October.