Nicolas Pepe responds to genius Mikel Arteta call as Gabriel worrying Arsenal trend continues

Arsenal came out late winners in a hotly contested match against Wolverhampton Wanderers following a last-minute goal from Alexandre Lacazette.

The Gunners struggled to stamp their marker early in the game due to officiating mistakes, and a lapse of concentration in the defence.

However, the second half was completely different for Arsenal when Nicolas Pepe was introduced to the side, as the Ivorian injected a different energy which gave Mikel Arteta’s team a cutting edge in front of goal.

A crucial 2-1 win for Arsenal who have strengthened the position in the race for Champions League football next season.

Nicolas Pepe changed the game when he came on and was sensational in the twenty-minute cameo he was given by Mikel Arteta.

The Spaniard said Pepe looked like a different player when returning from the African Cup of Nations, and that was certainly proved by his performance against Wolves.

His excellent composure to grab the equaliser sparked a magnificent comeback for the Gunners, which gives the club a major push for Champions League football next season.

If Pepe continues to impact the side as he did on Thursday evening against Wolves he will start to become a fan favourite and turn his career around in an Arsenal shirt.

Despite the heroics towards the end of the match, it would be wrong not to analyse what happened at the start, and the costly mistake made by Gabriel Magalhaes.

The Brazilian had a better second-half but was woeful at the beginning of the match which could have cost the team three points after a string of individual errors.

Thankfully he stepped up after his costly error and became a rock at the back which saw the team keep Wolves' attack quiet.

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