Arsenal 1-0 Huddersfield Town - 4 takeaways 

#3 Lucas Torreira

Arsenal FC v Huddersfield Town - Premier League

Arsenal fans have a noted chant for Uruguay international and summer signing, Lucas Torreira:

"Torreira, oh, oh! Torreira, oh, oh! He comes from Uruguay! He's only five foot high!"

This echoes one devised years ago, for Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira.

The reasons for this are patent. Whilst Vieira was physically bigger and more able on the ball, both are strong, tough-tackling, and quick, and Torreira now is matching Vieira's goal-scoring exploits. Vieira often got vital goals for Arsenal via forward runs into the box, and it seems that the comparisons are becoming firmer game by game.

BBC pundit Danny Mills: “Torreira must be the signing of the season. Everyone has said that Arsenal needed a Gilberto Silva and Patrick Vieira. Arsenal have got a pint-sized Vieira [in the form of Torreira].” pic.twitter.com/PNqEr6JVDA

— LTArsenal™️ (@ltarsenal) December 9, 2018

It's often said that Arsenal has lacked a combative midfielder for years - and Torreira brings this to the team. An enhanced midfield balance is a critical reason why Arsenal has improved its top four chances lately, and the combativeness of Torreira has allowed others like Xhaka and Guendouzi to be more creative.

Torreira is not a player many fans had heard of, prior to the World Cup and his performances with Uruguay. However, he is proving to be a big hit and can be pivotal in Arsenal resuming Champions League football in 19/20 season.