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Mikel Arteta hails David Luiz’s recent performances
by Layth Yousif
Arsenal's David Luiz (centre) with Mohamed Elneny (left) and Granit Xhaka

DAVID LUIZ’S fist-pump in Arsenal colours during the goalless draw against Manchester United on Saturday at the Emirates was a fleeting moment, but an instructive one. 

As the clock ticked down towards the interval, the Red Devils were attempting to gain a foothold in an absorbing clash. 

The creative Bruno Fernandes was lining up a free-kick in a near identical position to where he scored against Liverpool last weekend.

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