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Arsenal fans react to Joe Willock’s display against Portsmouth on Monday night
Arsenal earned a comfortable 2-0 win over League One side Portsmouth to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup thanks to goals from Sokratis and Eddie Nketiah – and supporters have reacted to Joe Willock’s display.
Reiss Nelson was in excellent form on the right flank as he ended the night with two assists, while Pablo Mari made his senior Arsenal debut at the back since joining the club from Flamengo on a loan-to-buy deal in January.
Despite a very equal game during the first half, Arsenal took the lead through Sokratis. An excellent low cross was made to look even better by Sokratis’ finish, who volleyed the ball home into the bottom corner.
Immediately after the half-time break, Nketiah continued his stunning form for The Gunners by making it two. Another low cross from Nelson was met by Nketiah, who bundled the ball into the net at the second time of asking.
Willock, 20, was eventually substituted in the 87th minute but had little impact on the match throughout his time on the pitch. Willock had scored four senior goals this season by October, one being a long-range effort against Liverpool.
But his form and confidence has seemingly dropped off and Arsenal supporters reckon the England Under-21 international needs to go out on loan in order to get some minutes under his belt. One fan says a loan in the Championship could benefit.
Think Scott makes a good point about Willock in here. Not sure he’s ready to be given more chances in the first team at the moment. Looks like he needs to develop a bit more. Probable could’ve benefited from a January loan. Curious to see what the club does with him next season.
— YankeeGunner (@YankeeGunner)
Willock looks like he hit a plateau and would benefit from a loan for sure. It is tough to know what we will do next season but if I had to choose I think Emile is more AFC material than Willock.
— Emmanuel « I am out » Laine (@TriboKing)
Looked really promising at the start of the season but has stagnated. Looks like a loan to the Championship could really benefit him. Needs to deal with the physical side better
— Mark #kroenkeout (@Gooner_GAWA)
Willock needs a loan next year…. smith rowe can have his chance and joe needs to go out…
— thecodymilne (@thecodymilne1)
"Serge Gnabry " not again, Willock just needs a loan
— Adrian Afc (@wanjihia_adrian)
ESR just needs time tbf.. Willock is just too raw & needs a loan
— klaus mikaelson (@ghost1ace)
Willock need to go on loan next season. He look behind his fellow academy mates
— Gburugburu I (@Divine_Boi)