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Jamie Kemble

Pundit picks out Arsenal's two best players from win over Leicester City

Two Arsenal players have made a Team of the Week after the weekend's win over Leicester City.

The Gunners came from behind to win 3-1 thanks to goals from David Luiz, Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette, meaning Mikel Arteta's men made it two wins from two in all competitions.

And on the back of the win at the King Power Stadium, two Arsenal players have been recognised for their performances which helped their side climb back into the top half.

BBC pundit Garth Crooks selected Luiz and Willian for his Premier League team of the week after the part they played in the 3-1 away victory.

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"You can't tell me the move for his goal wasn't planned," Crooks said of Luiz. "David Luiz and Willian knew exactly what they were doing.

"Luiz looked totally uninterested during the set-up with his hands on his hips watching events. His movement across the face of the six-yard box was excellent and matched only by his header - Arsenal's equaliser.

"It's quite commendable that Luiz is still prepared to put his head into dangerous areas considering his clash of heads with Wolves' Raul Jimenez, which put both players out of action for some time."

Speaking about Willian's contribution, Crooks added: "To be out of the team for such long periods and to come back into the Arsenal side and perform so well against an in-form Leicester, and away from home, was impressive.

"Willian has struggled since his arrival at Emirates Stadium, although he made my team of the week after an impressive debut against Fulham in the opening game of the season."

The full Team of the Week is as follows: Sam Johnstone; David Luiz, Ruben Diaz, Kyle Bartley, John Stones; Gini Wijnaldum, Kevin De Bruyne, Willian, Jesse Lingard, Gareth Bale, Richarlison.

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