Date: 19th September 2019 at 10:49am
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Arsenal legend Charlie Nicholas has blasted Nicolas Pepe for a “dreadful” performance against Watford and says he cannot believe the Ivorian escaped being hauled off for his poor performance.

The £72million record signing from Lille was largely ineffective during Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Vicarage Road as the Hornets fought back from two goals to force a 2-2 draw.

Pepe outlasted both Mesut Ozil and Dani Ceballos with the duo sacrificed by Unai Emery in the second-half.

Nicholas says he is amazed the Ivory Coast star who is still awaiting his first goal for the club was not hauled off.

Writing for Sky Sports (via The Sun), Nicholas said: “Nicolas Pepe was dreadful against Watford.

“How Emery took Mesut Ozil and Dani Ceballos off ahead of him was beyond me.”

Arsenal are in Germany ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Pepe has travelled with the squad and tie represents another opportunity for the 24 year-old to show his talent.

 

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