Fabio Vieira Inspires Arsenal To UEL Win On His First Home Start But Mikel Arteta Demands More

Fabio Vieira inspired Arsenal to three Europa League points on his first home start for the club but manager Mikel Arteta was not entirely impressed.

Arsenal 3-0 Bodo/Glimt

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described Fabio Vieira as a "special talent" in June when his move from Porto was officially announced.

Vieira cost the Gunners £34 million including add-ons, according to Sky Sports.

Based on his performance on his full home debut against Bolo/Glimt, that might just prove to be a bargain.

Vieira set up Arsenal's second goal with a wicked cross for Rob Holding before scoring the third himself following a mazy dribble by Gabriel Jesus.

Fábio Vieira that is a DELICIOUS cross. 😳 pic.twitter.com/0PqvsM6w8q

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Gabriel Jesus with a miraculous dribbling effort and he feeds Fabio Vieira. 🍽️ pic.twitter.com/cCNGakrRVs

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Eddie Nketiah had earlier put Arsenal in front with a simple tap-in after Kieran Tierney had rocketed a shot off the post.

Vieira also stuck the post in what was a dominant individual display.

Kieran Tierney's absolute ROCKET off the post falls to Eddie Nketiah's foot to put Arsenal ahead at The Emirates. 💥 pic.twitter.com/cRQ0D9lGbm

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No player provided more key passes (3) than the Portuguese playmaker.

Despite starting in a central midfield role, Vieira also attempted more shots (5) and supplied more crosses (5) than any other player.

But Arteta told football.london after the game that Vieira must improve in other areas.

Arteta said: "You saw the quality every time he's around the box. He's a real threat, real intelligent player, really brave.

"In defending he still needs to do more. [He needs to understand] more because organization is key when you play against good teams in ball possession."

Fabio Vieira pictured celebrating after scoring for Arsenal in a 3-0 win over Bodo/Glimt :: IMAGO/NTB/Beate Oma Dahle

Thursday was also a big night for fellow Arsenal new boy Matt Turner.

The USMNT goalkeeper kept a clean sheet on his home debut for the Gunners.

Turner was only called upon to make two saves and did so excellently, including a very impressive stop to deny Amahl Pellegrino.

Arsenal are now top of Europa League Group A with two wins from two games.

What a save from USMNT GK Matt Turner for Arsenal. 🧤 pic.twitter.com/CLfQk0csHk

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