The striker failed to impress in the win over Southampton.
New Arsenal signing Lucas Perez made a quiet start to life with the Gunners in his side’s win over Southampton this weekend.
The striker was handed an immediate first-team place after joining from Deportivo La Coruna late in the transfer window.
It proved to be a happy debut for him too as a late penalty from Santi Cazorla saw his side secure a 2-1 victory.
While his fellow signing Shkodran Mustafi shone, though, the Spaniard put in a quieter display before being substituted for Olivier Giroud.
| Team | Match | Total Scoring Att | Ontarget Scoring Att | Won Contest | Aerial Won | Accurate Pass | Passing Accuracy | Touches | Unsuccessful Touch | Mins Played | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Pérez | Arsenal | Arsenal vs Southampton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 69% | 31 | 1 | 62 |
He managed just 31 touches in total, with one of those proving to be unsuccessful.
He registered just one shot in total but failed to get that on target, while he also failed to win any of his contests.
He also posted just one aerial duel won, although that is a stat that is unlikely to surprise many.
His passing was not at its best, with him managing just 18 accurate passes in total and posting an underwhelming overall pass accuracy of 69%.
A slow start to life with Arsenal for Perez then, who will be hoping he can show his true quality once he’s properly settled.
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