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The English Premier League’s Top Five New Faces – The Top Flight Pick

By Parth Jhaveri

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: General view inside the stadium during the Premier League 2 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 16, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: General view inside the stadium during the Premier League 2 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 16, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images) /
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Nicolas Pepe – 3. Nicolas Pepe is one of the hottest properties in Europe now.

Pepe was sensational for Lille, contributing 22 goals and 11 assists in 37 Ligue 1 games. Nicolas Pepe excels in a system that is rapid on counter-attacks and thrives on individual skill. He can produce flashes of brilliance and take defenders for a ride.

Pepe had such a colossal impact that Gunners were forced to break the bank in order to sign him. Being a pacey winger, he can cause menace in the attack.

Unai Emery will be more than happy to craft him in the starting eleven. Emery’s fast-paced system supplements Pepe’s individual talents. Pepe’s dribbling, pace and good combination play make him a complete attacker.

Often deployed on the right-wing, Pepe makes the most of the width. He is a neat finisher and doesn’t hesitate in going for the goal.

Emery should play him on the right side of the 4-2-3-1 system. Arsenal are in dire need of good attacking wingers. With Iwobi off to Everton and Mkhitaryan not being as effective as before, Pepe’s arrival is music to Arsenal ears.

Pepe along with Aubameyang and Lacazette could rival Salah, Firmino and Mane for the best-attacking trio in Premier League. The Ivorian is destined to shine in Emery’s care, and with the set of abilities under his belt he can regularly perform at a high level for Arsenal.

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