Arsenal staged a late comeback on Thursday night thanks largely to Nicolas Pepe, coming from behind to beat Vitoria 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal scores his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 24: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal scores his team’s second goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

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  • Matteo Guendouzi 7.5 – Like Smith Rowe, Guendouzi added the ability to turn a man and progress from the deeper midfield areas after coming on. For most of the half, he didn’t do anything too spectacular, but he had a big part in winning the game with his late run to earn an injury-time free-kick.
  • Dani Ceballos 6 – A bit of a mixed bag. He had some good moments, he got a bit lucky dribbling out of pressure in his own penalty area but he was also dribbled past three times, as much as anyone else on the team. Needed to create a bit more, but most of his passing was solid.
  • Nicolas Pepe 9 – Really announced himself, and made sure every single set-piece was a threat. He scored two fantastic free kicks, should have had an assist from another, and put in a couple of dangerous corners too. His confidence looked high after the first goal and being the match-winner should lift it even further.
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