Paul Merson has warned Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta that Nicolas Pepe will ‘disappear again’ following his winner against Wolves last week.Speaking to The Star, Merson launched a brutal attack into the £72million forward, claiming he does not expect Pepe to build on his goal. The Ivorian bagged just his second goal involvement of the season as he equalised for Arsenal against Bruno Lage’s men. A last-minute winner from Alexandre Lacazette then gave Arsenal more hope in their pursuit of a top-four finish.
However, the Sky Sports pundit does not believe Pepe has the consistency to continue to help his side until the end of the season.
He said: “Don’t expect Nicolas Pepe to suddenly become an Arsenal legend – he’s a £72m sub they’d bite your hand off to get rid of.
“It’s all about consistency and he’s never been able to find it. He hasn’t put it together enough for me. I don’t buy into the theory that he’s suddenly going to rip it up for the rest of the season. No chance.
“He is a classic exa …
- March 6, 2022
