Arsenal fans have hailed the returning Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney following their off the ball antics against Standard Liege.
The Gunners made it two victories from two in the Europa League, brushing aside the Belgian side with a routine 4-0 win.
A brace from Gabriel Martinelli and goals from Joe Willock and Dani Ceballos gave the Gunners the three points, with Bellerin being named captain for the first time in his Arsenal career.
And the Spaniard was in the thick of the action late on following a foul on Martinelli.
The right-back charged over to confront the Liege defenders following a foul on the Brazilian to quickly join fellow full-back Tierney.
As reported by Evening Standard reporter Simon Collings, the Gunners faithful appreciated Bellerin’s efforts by singing his name shortly after, and these Arsenal fans were also loving the pair’s work.
Twitter: @sr_collings @TheAFCPodcast Miss this with Arsenal, the days of Adams or Vieira if you picked on one you picked on… https://t.co/OFmU9wkEd3 (@Imperial109_)
Twitter: @sr_collings @HectorBellerin @kierantierney1
(@YasinMrDj)
Twitter: @sr_collings
(@2Guns10)
Twitter: @sr_collings The ref shouldn’t have given him a yellow for that. You gotta stand up for your brothers (@afcfan77)
Twitter: Tierney beefing instantly with a Standard Liege player after a foul on Martinelli, Bellerin running 40 yards to com… https://t.co/vkorom8rzx (@Aubazettes)
Read Arsenal verdict
Arsenal have been lacking that bite and unity at times this season, so it’s great to see Bellerin leading by example by sticking up for his teammates.
Praise also has to be pointed in Tierney’s direction, and it hasn’t taken him long to adjust to life in north London.
He’s already showing the passion he displayed with Celtic for the Gunners, and we’re sure that the defensive duo, who have struck up a great relationship in recent months off the pitch, will be quick to back their teammates again when given the chance.
