World News – UK – Mikel Arteta sends a message to Pepe as Balogun scores the first Arsenal goal against Molde

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Nicolas Pepe’s performance in the 3-0 win over Molde was an « example » of the level he can achieve.

The winger, who was sent off for a reckless headbutt in the Leeds United defeat last weekend, scored a striking result as the Gunners confirmed their spot in the Europa League knockout stage.

When asked about Pepe’s influence on Molde, Arteta said: « We all know how high his level is. The question is always how often he can reach this level and how often he can contribute to other aspects of the game.

« Today is the example. It has to be the level he needs to reach and from there on he has to keep improving because he is able to. « 

Pepe publicly apologized following his red card on Elland Road and will not be available for Arsenal’s next three league games.

« After the disappointment, you want to see something special quickly and I could see from the minute that his body language was ready to act, » Arteta added.

« I think he had a great performance. He scored a goal. He could have scored another goal or two, had some great moments in the game and worked really hard for the team. I liked it very much and I’m very happy about it. ”

Arsenal fans used social media after Arsenal’s Europa League win against Molde to congratulate Folarin Balogun on his first goal for the club.

The 19-year-old forward scored just 37 seconds after being introduced as a substitute in the second half and opened his account on his second appearance with the Gunners.

Balogun has been the subject of speculation about a possible exit. His contract expires next year, but Arsenal fans clearly expect the youngster to have a bright future and some even want him to start ahead of Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah.

Arsenal added eight academics to their squad to beat Molde 3-0 in the Europa League.

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Balogun, who scored in the second half, Emile Smith Rowe, who scored in the No.. impressed. Miguel Azeez and Ben Cottrell were named in the 3-0 win on the bench.

Arteta also selected local stars Joe Willock, Eddie Nketiah and Ainsley Maitland-Niles in its starting XI.

Of these academy players, Willock has been with Arsenal the longest, having joined the club when he was just four.

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