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Crvena Zvezda v Arsenal FC - UEFA Europa League
Arsenal celebrating a late winner

#2 Jack Wilshere shows his class in the second half

Crvena Zvezda v Arsenal FC - UEFA Europa League
Wilshere created the match-winning goal

It was a sort of Jekyll and Hyde performance from Arsenal's Jack Wilshere. Amidst talk of a Premier League start for the classy midfielder, Wilshere showed despair and promise in either half of the game.

In the first 45 minutes, Wilshere looked a bit rusty, his touches being Lukakuesque and his passing average. At that moment, it looked like he needs some time before replacing Granit Xhaka/Aaron Ramsey in the Premier League.

But a second-half reflected an altogether different story. Wilshere looked confident in position, taking on players with swagger.

He created the goal which Arsenal scored by flicking a dinked ball towards Olivier Giroud in a crowded space and taking three defenders out of the picture. It was an exciting second half display from the man in focus who if stays fit, can prove to be the spark in midfield that Arsenal are lacking at the moment.

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Edited by Aakanksh Sanketh
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