Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes Willian is finally starting to show why the club invested so heavily in the former Chelsea winger.
Arteta admitted the Gunners "were expecting many more things" when signing the Brazilian on a free transfer in the summer.
Willian, who is reportedly being paid about £200,000 per week, recorded a mid-week Europa League assist against Benfica, a feat Arteta is optimistic can become a confidence-boosting moment for the player.
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