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Bate vs Arsenal: Jack Wilshere was ‘sensational’ and showed his class - Jermaine Jenas
ARSENAL star Jack Wilshere was sensational in the 4-2 victory Bate Borisov tonight, according to pundit Jermaine Jenas.
Wilshere destroyed by Arsenal team-mates in training ground game
Wilshere starred as Arsenal maintained their 100 per cent start to the Europa League.
The England international set up Theo Walcott for the Gunners’ opener and was instrumental in creating a number of other chances.
Wilshere played in an advanced midfield role alongside Walcott and just behind striker Olivier Giroud.
Jenas says that is the 25-year-old’s best position going forward.
Bate vs Arsenal: Jack Wilshere was sensational tonight, says Jermaine Jenas
Jack Wilshere was at the heart of everything that was good in that first half for Arsenal
“Jack Wilshere was at the heart of everything that was good in that first half for Arsenal," Jenas said on BT Sport.
“I mentioned Jack Wilshere and how comfortable he has been in that position, it’s where he’s been at his best.
“I thought he was absolutely sensational.
"I don’t think Bate have been that good.
Bate vs Arsenal: Jack Wilshere made his second start of the season tonight
“But he has really showed his class tonight.”
Wilshere was making his third appearance of the campaign after recovering from a broken leg.
He spent last season on loan at Bournemouth until suffering the injury in April.
His contract at the Emirates is up at the end of this term.
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