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Phil Spencer

Arsenal fans will love what Nicolas Pepe did after being brought on against Burnley

He's a player who has made name terrifying defenders in France's top tier, and it seems that Arsenal have got their first glimpse of what Nicolas Pepe has to offer.

The winger was named as a substitute for the second game in a row against Burnley as the 22-year-old continues to build up his match fitness.

With the Gunners already 2-1 up, Unai Emery took the decision to bring Pepe on for his first appearance at the Emirates Stadium, and the winger didn't waste any time in showing what he's capable of.

Picking up the ball in the middle of the pitch, Pepe controlled the ball before turning 180 degrees in the blink of an eye and putting the ball through the legs of the embarrassed Burnley defender Ben Mee.

You can see the moment below.

While the move didn't lead to another goal, it certainly provided a sneak peak of what Nicolas Pepe has in his locker.

Many fans were a bit frustrated that Unai Emery took the decision to name the winger on the bench for the clash with the Clarets, but with skill like this it won't take long for the Frenchman to work his way into the Arsenal starting eleven.

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