NICOLAS PEPE scored a brilliant first-half goal but could not stop Arsenal’s defeat at Molineux.
The £72m signing nutmegged two Wolves defenders before picking out the top corner in stunning fashion.
Nicolas Pepe nutmegged Nelson Semedo on the left wingCredit: BT Sport
And then he did the same to Ruben NevesCredit: BT Sport
Pepe cut in from Arsenal’s left wing, where he was met by Wolves defender Nelson Semedo.
The Arsenal winger had the strength to hold off his man before putting the ball through his legs and advancing into the penalty area.
Ruben Neves came over to cover for the home side, but he was powerless to stop Pepe.
The forward nutmegged Neves as well, and then set his sights on goal.
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And his right-foot screamer left Rui Patricio with no chance in the Wolves net to give Arsenal the lead on 32 minutes.
BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand said: “Pepe has got his swagger back. He put it through Semedo’s legs with a bit of trickery and bit of luck, then he pokes it through again and the finish is sublime.
“He’s starting to show glimpses of why they invested so heavily in him.”
It was Pepe’s fourth Premier League goal of the campaign and one that would’ve gave him a massive confidence boost.
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Nelson Semedo was left on the ground after his run-in with PepeCredit: Reuters
Pepe’s finish into the top corner left Rui Patricio with no chanceCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The Arsenal man celebrates after his stunning strikeCredit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail
But it couldn’t prevent the Gunners from falling to defeat after having TWO men sent off.
David Luiz conceded a first-half injury-time penalty which Ruben Neves converted, and he was shown a red card.
And Joao Moutinho scored the winner early in the second half before Bernd Leno was also sent off.
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