Europa League: Molde 0-3 Arsenal - Folarin Balogun score first goal as Gunners maintain 100% start

Video ⬇ Nicolas Pepe delivered the perfect response after a tough week with a fine goal as Arsenal beat Molde to seal their place in the Europa League knockout stages.

UEFA Europa League: Molde 0-3 Arsenal. Photo: @Arsenal

The Ivorian was sent off for a headbutt at Leeds on Sunday, and issued a public apology for his actions – with Mikel Arteta stressing his belief in the player.

 

Pepe made the most of his chance to make immediate amends with a fine goal at the start of the second half, before Reiss Nelson added a second soon afterwards.

Nicolas Pepe - Arsenal MOTM against Molde ⬇

🏆 Your MOTM from last night's win...

Nicolas Pepe! 🥳 #UEL pic.twitter.com/rh0oSX5yVo

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 27, 2020

 

There was still time for Folarin Balogun, on the pitch for seconds, to score his first senior goal with a sharp finish and wrap up a good night in Norway.

Folarin 'Flo' Balogun celebrates first goal for Arsenal ⬇

😍 That first goal feeling!

Congratulations, @FBalogun67 🎉#UEL pic.twitter.com/kySwaLI4Su

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 26, 2020

 

Alex Lacazette also went close, before Balogun came on eight minutes from the end and immediately opened his account with his first two touches of the ball.

 

There were to be no further goals though, as Arsenal made it four wins out of four and confirmed their place in the knockout stages with two games to spare. Arsenal.com

Watch: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang likes Folarin 'Flo' Balogun's style ⬇

⚡ @Aubameyang7 knows...

💬 "He's very 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 talented... he shows every time he trains that he's a really great talent. He works a lot and he's a humble guy as well. I like his style."

Yep, that's Flo Balogun! 🥰 pic.twitter.com/U4T77DoSjW

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 26, 2020