Arsenal: Willock makes a hilarious blunder during letter game
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta should take note of Steve Bruce's comments on Joe Willock - which could save him a fortune in the transfer market. Willock struck late for Newcastle to seal a dramatic 3-2 win over West Ham at St James' Park on Sunday. The Arsenal academy graduate is on loan to the Magpies until the end of the season.
Arsenal transfer news: Steve Bruce was full of praise for Joe Willock after Newcastle beat West Ham (Image: GETTY)
He has shown he has an eye for goal, netting 11 times for the Gunners.
Willock has the happy knack of being in the right place at the right time, popping up in the 18-yard box to score.
He has done that in his last two outings for Newcastle, netting a late equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal's north London rivals Tottenham before Saturday's header against West Ham.
Following the 3-2 win over the Irons, Bruce made it clear he would want Willock to stay into next season.
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His best performances for Arsenal have undoubtedly come in cup competitions, most notably the Europa League.
Speaking after Willock's exit in January, Arteta insisted he was a player he thought highly of.
“Joe is a young player with great ability who is progressing very well and we are happy with his continued development," Arteta told the Arsenal website.
“At this moment in his career, Joe needs to be playing regularly. At Newcastle United, he is going to a very good club with a top quality manager and staff.
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“We all wish Joe the very best at Newcastle until the end of the season.”
Willock has had to settle for appearances off the bench of late.
But earning a reputation as a super-sub may not be the worst thing, as Arsenal could do with depth in that position and lessen the need for a permanent Odegaard deal.