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Robert Warlow

Arsenal fans will love what Sam Allardyce said about Matteo Guendouzi ahead of Man United clash

Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has been one of the Gunners' shining lights so far this season.

The Frenchman has impressed in Unai Emery's side this season, with the 20-year-old becoming a regular in the heart of the midfield for Arsenal.

His performance in the north London derby in particular earned him praise from pundits, while he was called up to the senior French squad off the back of his form for the Gunners so far this season.

Guendouzi did not make an appearance for Les Bleus during the international break as he continues to wait for his first cap at senior level, but former England boss Sam Allardyce has been particularly impressed with the former Lorient midfielder, who joined the Gunners in the summer of 2018.

“What a find. He’s going unrecognised and under the radar, which is a good thing for him at such a young age," Allardyce told Talksport.

Matteo Guendouzi holds off Trezeguet (TOLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images)

“He was thrown in at the deep end last year, and this year he has got even better.

"He is probably never going to be man of the match, but the consistent level of his possession and where he turns up and pops into space at his young age, and [his ability] to keep the ball moving forward, I think it is very, very impressive.”

Premier League preview: Manchester United v Arsenal

Guendouzi has featured in all six Premier League games so far this season for Arsenal, and is expected to be in Unai Emery's starting line-up again for the trip to face Manchester United this evening (Monday).

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