Gervinho finds feet as he attempts to fill Robin’s boots

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The Ivory Coast forward scored his fifth goal of the season and set up another for Lukas Podolski during last night’s victory that highlighted his remarkable and improbable renaissance.

The result leaves Arsenal top of Group B with two wins from two games and saw Gervinho, who also scored in the opening round victory over Montpellier, leave the field to a standing ovation from the home fans, before Aaron Ramsey added a late goal to seal three points