Arsenal 3-2 Vitoria SC: 5 Players who impressed for the Gunners | UEFA Europa League 2019-20 

#3 Matteo Guendouzi

Arsenal FC v Vitoria Guimaraes: Group F - UEFA Europa League

Just when you wondered what was going wrong in terms of Arsenal's lacklustre staging, Matteo Guendouzi's inclusion provided many possible answers. The midfielder played as a link between defence and attack and infused a sense of urgency and directness into his side's game.

Guendouzi appeared to be the most determined and gritty than any other Arsenal shirt as they charted a comeback. The youngster was simply effervescent with his work rate, distance covered and purpose.

He combined well with the ones around him and ensured Arsenal kept the ball a little longer than they initially were, which in turn, was resulting in the chances that flew to the likes of Davidson and Duarte.

His thrust and ball-carrying abilities won praise as well, as Guendouzi went on to complete more take-ons than any of his teammates despite spending just 45-odd minutes on the pitch.

Defensively, the central midfielder was a total nuisance for the visiting side owing to the press and pressure he provided. He summed up his all-round display when he won the free-kick that led to the winner, following a jinking run.

Matteo Guendouzi completed more take-ons (3) for Arsenal against Vitoria than any other player on the pitch.He came on at half-time. 😳 pic.twitter.com/FVgSXQuXnB

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