Mikel Arteta says something has clicked inside of Nicolas Pepe after Arsenal’s club record signing starred in their 2-1 win at Sheffield United.
The £72 million ($90m) winger scored from the spot at Bramall Lane as the Gunners booked their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals thanks to an injury time winner from Dani Ceballos.
It was Pepe’s eighth goal of the season and his second since the restart and Arteta believes the Ivory Coast international is now showing why Arsenal invested is heavily in him last season.
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“I’m very excited about what he’s bringing to the team,” said the Spaniard.