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3 standout players from away win against Leicester

By Krish Ajmani

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, celebrates with his assistant coaches after his side's third goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on February 18, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, celebrates with his assistant coaches after his side's third goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on February 18, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) /
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2. Jorginho

Jorginho controlled proceedings in the middle of the park. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Jorginho controlled proceedings in the middle of the park. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Another game, another brilliant Jorginho performance. Each time he takes the field, he shows exactly why Arteta wanted him. Comfortable on the ball, progressive in his passing and intelligent in his vision, Jorginho has ensured the Gunners haven’t felt Thomas Partey’s absence too harshly.

While the midfield was often bypassed when Leicester looked to play long and counter-attack quickly, when Arsenal attacked, they did so through Jorginho. The former Chelsea man has elevated Arsenal’s control to another level. With both him and Oleksandr Zinchenko, the Gunners can dominate possession, keeping opposing teams penned in with sustained waves of pressure.

While Jorginho’s lack of athleticism and defensive nous can be felt at times throughout a game, he has proven to be an excellent purchase. It will be curious to see how he fits in as Partey returns and increases his minutes again.

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