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Arsenal boss Arteta delighted with Vieira and Nketiah for FA Cup win

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was full of praise for attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira.

The summer signing has needed to buy his time this season, as he has been a backup for much of the campaign.

However, he took his chance to shine in the FA Cup against Oxford United this week, as the Gunners won 3-0.

Post-game, Arteta told reporters: "I'm really happy with Vieira. He contributed in a big way to win this game.

“That's his quality, to create goals and decide games in the final third and he had two really good moments to help us win."

He then added on striker Eddie Nketiah, who was on the scoresheet twice: "He showed great composure. He's a great finisher, the timing of his runs and the decision-making in waiting until the last moment when the keeper was committed shows his quality.

“His understanding, his work rate, I think he's getting better and better.

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