Rob Holding made his Champions League debut for Arsenal.
Lucas Perez took the plaudits after his goals inspired Arsenal to a win over Basel but another low key signing was just as deserving of praise.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger chose the match to give Rob Holding his Champions League debut, and the youngster handled the occasion superbly.
Arsenal’s Rob Holding in action with FC Basel’s Marc Janko
Holding looked like a player who had been performing at the top level for years against the Swiss side, with Arsenal running out as comfortable winners.
Arsene Wenger took a little flak when he bought Holding from Bolton Wanderers in the summer, but that was only because he was signed before Shkodran Mustafi.
Arsenal’s Rob Holding and David Ospina in action with
Prior to last night, Holding had three Premier League starts to his name and three League Cup appearances, and with group qualification assured, Wenger chose the ideal time to throw him in.
Basel presented little threat, but Holding did everything he was expected to.
Holding completed 92 per cent of his passes, won three tackles and made two interceptions.
Here is a look at how Arsenal fans reacted on Twitter to his performance…
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