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Guendouzi: Nobody knew who I was when I arrived at Arsenal but expectations are high now

Matteo Guendouzi admits to having arrived at Arsenal as an “unknown”, but is embracing the pressure and expectation which has accompanied his rapid rise to prominence.

The Gunners splashed out £7 million ($9m) on a teenage talent during the summer transfer window of 2018.

Guendouzi had been playing in Ligue 2 immediately prior to making his way to north London, with a sizeable step up being taken onto a Premier League stage.

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