Arsenal fans discuss Willian’s start to life at the Emirates

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It’s been a mixed bag so far for Arsenal in 2020/21.

The Gunners are currently sitting fifth in the Premier League table having won three and lost two of their first five games.

Mikel Arteta’s side were beaten 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium by Manchester City at the weekend, and the Spaniard has work to do on the training ground with Leicester City and Manchester United up next in the league.

Arsenal appear to have done pretty decent business in the transfer window, with Thomas Partey arguably the club’s marquee signing.

Central defender Gabriel Magalhaes has made a big impression at the back with some composed performances.

One man who was signed fairly early doors was Willian, who has arguably not yet pulled up any trees following his free transfer.

The 69-cap Brazilian did enjoy an amazing debut against Fulham in which he provided two assists, but the 32-year-old has since struggled to follow that performance up.

It’s not like Willian has struggled for regular minutes – the South American forward has started every Premier League game so far.

While the trust in him from Arteta seems great, his contributions seem yet to be fully appreciated by the Arsenal faithful, who in recent weeks have been clamouring for the likes of Bukayo Saka and Nicolas Pepe to start in attack at his expense.

Five league games in, some Arsenal fans on Twitter got to discussing how Willian has fared and there was a section of supporters who feel he has actually been short-changed a little: