Arsenal manager Unai Emery has backed £72m summer signing Nicolas Pepe to come good at the Emirates Stadium following heavy criticism for a poor start to life in England.
The Gunners were linked with a move for Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha during the off-season, but opted to pursue a deal for his Ivorian compatriot after balking at the Eagles' price-tag. Pepe has struggled for form since joining the north London outfit, though he showed glimpses of his true capabilities during Thursday's 3-2 victory against Vitoria Guimaraes.
The winger's only goal before that triumph was a penalty versus Aston Villa, Pepe tripling his tally for Arsenal with two sumptuous late free-kicks to win the midweek clash with Vitoria.
Speaking ahead of their Premier League meeting with Palace on Sunday, Emery said of the record purchase (as quoted by the Mirror): "
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Source : 90min