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'Pepe just needs consistency' - Arsenal boss Arteta after Newcastle victory

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants Nicolas Pepe to be more consistent after a fine performance in the 4-0 Premier League thrashing of Newcastle United on Sunday.

The Ivory Coast international has struggled for form in North London since his big-money move from Lille, but has played a more prominent role since Arteta took over from Unai Emery.

On Sunday, he set up the goals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette and added one for himself thanks to Bukayo Saka.

"We just need consistency from him," Arteta told the club website after the match.