“Other clubs never came into my thoughts once I knew Arsenal wanted to sign me.”
Also, we now have an Eddie who has the faith of the manager, his team mates and fans, doesn't feel under pressure to score if he gets a rare chance and was a better all round player than both Laca and Auba when he got his run last season.
I think he's looked good when he's come on. Played well for the team mid-week.
Do wish Marquinhos would change his Christian name to Gabby, though. 3 Gabby Ms and 1 Gabby Jesus.
Feeling deviant, I watched the highlights of his U21 debut. Had a hand in all 3 goals - won a pen, scored one and made one with a pretty decent pass with the outside of his foot. Ganpati willing, he can make the same impression in the first team as Gabby Winger did. {That header from Saka's cross. The cross that made me claim Saka would be wasted on the right. Gotta admit, I know my football.}
So Auba, Laca, Pépé has become Jesus, Eddie and Vieira with Marquinhos as a bonus. That'll do me. ESR said Vieira was the best player in the Euro U23s or whatever it was.