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Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Kevin Campbell has praised Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe on Twitter.

The former Arsenal striker believes that there is more to come from the 25-year-old Ivory Coast international winger.

Campbell made the comment about Pepe following the Gunners’ 2-1 win against Sheffield United away from home in the sixth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

Pepe scored for Arsenal from the penalty spot in the 25th minute and had a good game throughout.

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According to WhoScored, against the Blades on Sunday, Pepe took three shots of which two were on target, played one key pass, had a pass accuracy of 85.7%, won one header, took 42 touches, attempted one dribble, made one tackle and one interception, and put in five crosses.

So far this season, the 25-year-old has made 19 starts and seven substitute appearances in the Premier League, scoring five goals and providing six assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

The winger has also scored two goals and provided two assists in six Europa League games for the Gunners this campaign, according to WhoScored.

Nicolas Pépé of Arsenal FC during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on December 9, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)