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Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi is the type of player Arsenal need – Jamie Redknapp

Jamie Redknapp has identified Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as the type of player Arsenal have been ‘crying out for for years’.

On Saturday, Ndidi dazzled in midfield as the Foxes grabbed a 2-0 win against Arsenal at the King Power Stadium.

The 22-year-old completed the most tackles (7) in the encounter, managed a 100 per cent passing accuracy in the final third and also made key interceptions (3) and successful take-ons (3).

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The Nigeria international is currently the best tackler in the English top-flight with 60 tackles completed this season.