Molde 0-3 Arsenal: Pepe makes amends as Gunners reach next round
The winger was chastised for being sent off for a headbutt on Ezgjan Alioski during the 0-0 Premier League draw with Leeds United last Sunday.
Pepe was handed a chance for redemption by boss Mikel Arteta and duly responded with an impressive performance capped by a fine goal that broke the deadlock at Aker Stadion.
Reiss Nelson doubled the Gunners’ lead and Folarin Balogun scored his first goal for the club as they made it four wins from four in Group B, of which they are almost certain to finish top.
Pepe was arguably Arsenal’s brightest player in the first half as he attempted three shots and completed 100 per cent of his passes from the right wing.
Nelson had the Gunners’ best opening but his low effort from Alexandre Lacazette’s set-up was well saved by Andreas Linde with his foot.
