(Reuters) - When Arsenal's pursuit of Mykhailo Mudryk was hijacked by Chelsea in January, the Premier League leaders were forced to move to Plan B but their quick pivot to sign Leandro Trossard has reaped rich dividends in a high-pressure title race.
Mudryk's move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Arsenal looked a done deal with the Ukrainian winger also making no secret of his desire to move to Mikel Arteta's side until Chelsea gazumped their rivals with a 100 million euros bid.
But he was suddenly made an outcast after a falling out with new boss Roberto De Zerbi who had publicly reprimanded him. Out to prove a point, the versatile Belgium international winger flourished, opening his account in February before providing seven assists for Arsenal -- which included a hat-trick of assists in a 3-0 win over Fulham.NINE ASSISTS
He fit in seamlessly into Arteta's attacking setup in various positions across the front line and has been unlucky to have had goals ruled out by VAR. But his deft touches and spatial awareness made him a credible threat in the box.
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