Nicolas Pepe was on the scoresheet for Ivory Coast in there win against DR Congo on Sunday.
The 24-year-old, who has only managed to find the back of the net once in his first 10 Arsenal appearances, scored just before half time in the 3-1 victory.
Pepe turned out alongside summer target Wilfried Zaha, and it was the Crystal Palace man who teed him up for a clever backheeled finish.
Arsenal fan @PatrickTimmons1 shared his support for Pepe following his strike, which led to these Gunners supporters also heaping praise on the Ivorian.
Twitter: @PatrickTimmons1 100% (@Osowxvy)
Twitter: @PatrickTimmons1 Play him alongside ozil. He will show his class (@AsadRashid08)
Twitter: @PatrickTimmons1 Our thoughts are mutual bruh (@IamPrinceAkiiki)
Twitter: @PatrickTimmons1 @IssaWillockSZN You can tell He’s got ability, it’s just can he adapt to the demands on the premie… https://t.co/WKm88H4AcY (@RichBoyd9819)
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Pepe’s effort will give him a much-needed confidence boost, which will hopefully prove to be the catalyst for the rest of the season.
He is yet to make a serious impact in the Premier League, which has left some fans frustrated with the club-record signing.
It was always going to take time for the £72 million man to settle, but some fans were hoping to have seen more from him by now.
Even though his goal wasn’t one that will be spoken about in years to come, many will be hoping that it will spark him into life in the final third when he returns to north London.
