BBC pundit Gareth Crooks admits Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has proven him wrong of late with his brilliant performance.
Jorginho put on some brilliant performance against Newcastle United as Arsenal picked up 2:0 win at St. James Park. The 31-year-old midfielder started in last two games and has been in phenomenal form. He replaced Thomas Partey is the starting line-up with the Ghanaian going through a bad patch.
Gareth Crooks told BBC Sports despite some doubts at initial phase, Jorginho have proven him wrong in recent weeks.
Crooks put Jorginho is his Premier League team of the week after his brilliant display against Newcastle United on Sunday. The Pundit also admitted that he wasn’t convinced about the Italian International in January. He further said:-
“When Jorginho arrived from Stamford Bridge I wasn’t entirely sure why Arsenal had invested in the Italian.
“I must say I saw hints of why after his performance in midweek against Chelsea but the way he played against Newcastle explained exactly why Mikel Arteta saw such value in the player. His experience at crucial moments in the match at St James’ Park was clearly evident.
“He is the perfect foil for Thomas Partey, who has had an excellent season but is in desperate need of a rest like most of the players who played in the World Cup.
“Newcastle are a big side and the moment they realised they couldn’t outplay Arsenal they tried to intimidate them and, all credit to the Gunners, they were having none of it.”
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