Gunners finding groove

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If he maintains this level of performance, however, the modest Welshman had better become accustomed to the limelight shifting his way on a more regular basis.

He may not boast the hefty price tag of Gareth Bale and Mesut Ozil, but as his two second-half goals showed, the Welshman has the pedigree to put his stamp on any contest.