Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was delighted with Gervinho's performance in victory over Udinese.

The Ivorian was outstanding in the 2-1 victory.

"I told you yesterday and many times that he will be a big player for us," Wenger said.

"Sometimes the quality of the player is linked with the transfer amount and it is not always the case."

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