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Lucas Perez comments on Twitter after his two goals against Nottingham Forest

Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Lucas Perez (REUTERS)
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He was joined by several other Arsenal stars in reacting to the 4-0 EFL Cup win.

Arsenal's Lucas Perez scores their second goal from the penalty spotArsenal’s Lucas Perez scores their second goal from the penalty spot

Arsenal star Lucas Perez has taken to Twitter to react to the Gunners’ EFL Cup win over Nottingham Forest.

The team were in fine form at the City Ground on Tuesday evening as they progressed to the fourth round with a four nil win.

Midfielder Granit Xhaka handed Arsene Wenger’s side the lead as he scored a stunning 30-yard strike past Vladimir Stojkovic.

Arsenal's Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring their first goal with team matesArsenal’s Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates

It was the second goal in a week for the Switzerland star after his similar strike in the win over Hull City on the weekend.

Fellow summer signing Lucas Perez doubled the Gunners’ lead from the penalty spot after Chuba Akpom had been fouled.

Arsenal's Lucas Perez celebrates scoring their third goal with team matesArsenal’s Lucas Perez celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates

It was his first goal from the club since joining from Deportivo La Coruna in the transfer window. He added his second and his team’s third when he rounded the goalkeeper.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain drove a late fourth to seal a comfortable win for Arsene Wenger’s team.

Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Lucas PerezArsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Lucas Perez

And following the game, Perez shared his delight at bagging his first goals for the club.

He was not the only Gunners star to tweet as Petr Cech, Mesut Ozil, Alex Iwobi and several others all shared their thoughts on the result also.