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#2 Hit: Reiss Nelson
After a frustrating first-half, this was likely to be another of those nights for Reiss Nelson: flashes of his brilliance being overshadowed by disappointing end product - whether that be poor weight of pass, miscommunication between teammates or otherwise.
However, as Arsenal improved after the restart, so did Reiss' understanding among his creative-minded teammates. He had already been working hard down the left-hand side, making a concerted effort (three tackles, one block, 7/10 duels won) to stop the Jack Harrison - Luke Ayling combination and providing help for his fullback Kolasinac.
Given freedom to drive through midfield and take players on was where he excelled. Completing all four attempted dribbles, he showed his blistering speed to waltz into the box despite pressure after Lacazette's clever flick-on and seemed determined to return the favour wherever possible.
The pair linked up well and this proved pivotal during the build-up to his opener, even if it was a scruffy finish. Lacazette's pass - intended for Pepe - deflected to Nelson's feet and he couldn't miss from close-range. Judging by their post-match interview, the Frenchman was understandably grateful.
On another night, Reiss would have been credited with at least one assist for Lacazette. He hovered between-the-lines as a supporting option in the final third and can consider himself unfortunate not to have been given a penalty, after shielding the ball away from a defender and being hauled off the ball from Nelson's clever reverse pass.
His decision-making still needs some work, though that will come with experience and importantly, more first-team minutes. He's already played more under Ljungberg and Arteta (625 minutes) over the last month than Unai Emery's reign (320 mins), is hungry to learn so their renewed faith in him can only do wonders for his confidence. Netting a goal here, even against lesser opposition, should stand him in good stead going forward.
