Mikel Arteta heaps praise on Willian after impressive display against Benfica


Mikel Arteta heaps praise on Willian after impressive display against Benfica
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Arsenal defeated Portuguese club Benfica 3-2 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night to keep the hopes of their Champions League qualification alive.

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Mikel Arteta speaks on Willian


Pierre Emrick Aubameyang scored the winner for Arsenal with just minutes left in the clock as Bukayo Saka assisted him. In a must win game for Arsenal they found themselves trailing at 2-1 in the second half with just thirty minutes left ok the clock.
However in a surprising turn of events Brazilian winger Willian came on to replace Dani Ceballos and changed the match. He instantly provided an assist to left back Kieran Tierney to get Arsenal back on level terms.


Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Willian who earlier was singled out for his poor performances in the Premier League. Willian who made the switch over from Chelsea has had difficulty in getting things going at the gunners.

Willian specifically, I think he changed the game. He gave us much more composure in moments, produced some creativity, produced the goal for Kieran and we need everybody on board.”
The way I’d describe him is all determination, all passion for what he does.
“The way he has come back from his injury and how willing he is to help the team … he gives us a big lift

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