The latest performance put forth by Arsenal star Fabio Vieira on Thursday night has since given rise to widespread comparisons to a one-time club icon.
Mikel Arteta’s troops, of course, were back in action a short time ago.
After returning to action on the back of the international break with a bang, courtesy of a 3-1 downing of Tottenham in the North London Derby at the weekend, the Gunners turned their attentions towards the continent, in a Europa League meeting with Norwegian outfit Bodø/Glimt.
And, when all was said and done, Arsenal, once more, impressed.
The capital giants opened the scoring midway through the first-half, when Eddie Nketiah slotted home on the rebound, after Kieran Tierney’s thunderous strike cannoned off the post:
Arsenal strike first at the Emirates
Tierney’s shot smashes off the woodwork, but Eddie Nketiah is on hand to score the rebound
#UEL pic.twitter.com/Rer7CgGnjI
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 6, 2022
And, from here, it proved the Fabio Vieira show.
Just look at the delivery from Fábio Vieira…
Puts it on a plate for Rob Holding
#UEL pic.twitter.com/J4dsCXvek5
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 6, 2022
Unreal from Gabriel Jesus…
The Brazilian dances through the Bodø/Glimt defence to set up Fábio Vieira
A perfect night for the Gunners at the Emirates
#UEL pic.twitter.com/bgl27S6dem
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 6, 2022
On the back of the action being brought to a close in the English capital, it should therefore come as little surprise to hear of Vieira being singled out for widespread praise.
Not only that, but, amid the love-in across social media, the Portuguese midfielder has drawn comparisons to another left-footed creator to have lit up the Emirates for a number of years in the not-so-distant past.
The player in question? Mesut Ozil:
Vieira is our future Ozil.
— TetaTime
(@_AFC14_) October 6, 2022
Fabio Vieira is the most underrated player in premier league, that cross was fantastic, he is the future Ozil.
— Kiruhura’s Finest
(@NuweRichard) October 6, 2022
Vieira that was ozil esqueeeee
— SH (@SH1259_) October 6, 2022
That Fabio Vieira assist gave me flashbacks to Mesut Özil… pic.twitter.com/ibnGJbVTuX
— J. J. A. Rawlings
(@JazsenA) October 6, 2022
That Fabio Vieira assist gave me flashbacks to Mesut Özil…
— Bhavs (@bhavss14) October 6, 2022
Watching Fabio vieira reminds me of mesut ozil, what a baller
— Hundo (@Hundo300) October 6, 2022
Vieira is the reincarnation of Ozil. Jesus is insane and I loved Nelsons cameo
— AFCOwen
(@AFC_Owen_) October 6, 2022
That Vieira to Holding goal was the closest I’ve seen to Ozil to Giroud in a long time. It was just so easy. The ball was inch-perfect. Bravo #ARSBOD #Arsenal #COYG
— Nate Smith (@nws13) October 6, 2022
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