{"id":380694,"date":"2026-01-01T00:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T00:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/380694\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T00:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T00:00:11","slug":"jamie-carragher-says-arsenal-star-has-completely-transformed-since-mikel-arteta-signed-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/380694\/","title":{"rendered":"Jamie Carragher says Arsenal star has completely transformed since Mikel Arteta signed him"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One Arsenal player has forced Mikel Arteta to completely change his plans because of how good he\u2019s been. <\/p>\n

That\u2019s the opinion of Jamie Carragher<\/a>, who was eager to shine a light on Arsenal\u2019s<\/a> top performers in the Gunners\u2019 win over Aston Villa.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-1 at the Emirates, a result that upset Unai Emery<\/a> and left fellow former Gunner Emi Martinez beside himself<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Though the Villans left N5 unsatisfied, those in the home dressing room had a night to remember, and one player enjoyed the occasion more than most. <\/p>\n

Who was Arsenal\u2019s Man of the Match against Aston Villa? <\/p>\n

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Jamie Carragher is a huge fan of Leandro Trossard\u00a0<\/p>\n

Leandro Trossard showed his worth against Aston Villa<\/a>, which might even be an understatement.<\/p>\n

The Belgian was simply unplayable at times, scoring, assisting and being a model professional on the left flank.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Considering that Arsenal fans thought that Trossard signing a new contract was bad news<\/a>, the 31-year-old has left many red-faced, changing the opinion of most.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The topic of changing opinions was what Carragher commented on when speaking about Trossard<\/a> after the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI mean, what a player he\u2019s been for them,\u201d Carragher said on Sky Sports<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was brought in as almost like a squad player a couple of years ago, but he\u2019s forced himself now into the team, and he\u2019s almost first choice on that left side.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"LeandroPhoto by Alex Burstow\/Arsenal FC via Getty Images<\/p>\n

When Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke arrived in the summer transfer window, it was assumed that Trossard would slip down the pecking order.<\/p>\n

The former Brighton man has done the opposite, and Carragher knows exactly how. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe always pops up with goals,\u201d the pundit added, \u201cFantastic addition from Brighton.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u00a327m Arsenal paid for Trossard in January 2023 was one of the best pieces of business Arteta has pulled off at the Emirates, as the Belgian continues to lead the way. <\/p>\n

Trossard is one of Arsenal\u2019s best January signings ever<\/p>\n

Signed from Brighton as a 28-year-old, Arsenal knew they\u2019d get a Premier League-ready forward to sporadically call upon to offer support going forward. <\/p>\n

What Arteta perhaps didn\u2019t expect was for Trossard to become Arsenal\u2019s most potent attacking option, which is what he ends 2025 with the title of. <\/p>\n

Prove me wrong: Leandro Trossard is quickly proving himself to be Arsenal\u2019s best January transfer. <\/p>\n

\"ACredit: Getty Images\/Stuart MacFarlane\/Arsenal FC <\/p>\n

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No Arsenal player scored more goals or provided more assists in the Premier League than Trossard in 2025, so, on the final day of the year, it seems appropriate to ponder whether the 2023 signing is one of Arsenal\u2019s best to come from the January market. <\/p>\n

The stakes to claim the throne are high, considering the Gunners recruited the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Theo Walcott and Nwankwo Kanu in January windows, but Trossard deserves to be in the conversation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If the 31-year-old ends the season with a Premier League title to his name, it\u2019s fair to say he could top the pile, in what has been a tremendous chapter so far for the winger. <\/p>\n

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