JORG BEST

Fringe man making the Gunners a slicker side

JORGINHO was not signed by Arsenal as a player for all opponents.

The holding midfielder arrived from Chelsea 13 months ago with specific games in mind, those requiring more craft and guile than physical prowess.

Such as Saturday night's annihilation of a miserable Newcastle. Kai Havertz, who followed him from Stamford Bridge in the summer, described the Italian as world class afterwards.

But it was a line from Mikel Arteta that stood out about a footballer who has often been maligned for his lack of pace but lauded for his speed of thought.

The Gunners boss said: "He's a top player, especially when opponents have certain behaviours and set-ups.