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Norwich struggles to assist king - Tzolis could be Arsenal gem

Christos Tzolis has been a star performer in Arsenal's pre-season and continued that with an impressive performance against Manchester City in the Community Shield.

Norwich struggles to assist king - Tzolis could be Arsenal gem

Arsenal's Community Shield victory over Manchester City has highlighted the potential of left winger Christos Tzolis, who contributed two assists in the match. The 24-year-old Greece international, signed for £34m last summer from Club Brugge, has proven to be one of the club's standout performers during pre-season. Tzolis' ability to create chances and provide for his teammates has impressed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who praised his decision-making and work-rate.

Despite struggling for goals during his three-year stint at Norwich, Tzolis flourished on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf in 2023-24, scoring 24 goals in 35 games. Since joining Arsenal, he has become one of the most reliable creators in European football, with his performance against Manchester City signalling a bright future for the club.

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