Arsenal fans were desperate to see Jack Wilshere in action against Brighton at the Emirates on Sunday, but they were denied the opportunity.
The 25-year-old put in a really impressive display against BATE Borisov in the Europa League on Thursday evening, proving his class and staking his claim for a more regular spot in the starting line-up.
Few would have expected him to start against Brighton too after playing 90 minutes in midweek, but there were still many supporters who were left frustrated that he didn’t get a chance to feature at all.
Wilshere will need to steer clear of injuries, stay fit and continue to let his football do the talking with his current contract set to expire at the end of the season.
Based on what we saw against BATE though, he can be calm about getting more opportunities moving forward, but with the international break now coming up, Arsenal fans will have to wait a little longer to see him in action again.
Reports on Sunday claim that Wilshere is in line to sign a new four-year deal with the Gunners, but that will surely come later in the year as he still has to prove that he play regularly and play an influential role for Arsenal in all competitions.
Walcott over Wilshere. I'm triggered.
— Paddy (@VieiraPaddy) October 1, 2017
We should put Wilshere on because I want to watch Wilshere play football.
— Paddy (@VieiraPaddy) October 1, 2017
Lacazette's whole game is based on making runs in behind. No CM would even spot that run aside from Wilshere, Özil and Cazorla. All out.
— Hiten. (@HitenPatel13) October 1, 2017
Jack Wilshere deserves a run after his performance Thursday night, let's see if he gets one. Wouldn't surprise me if Elneny came on though
— Bergkamp & Bergkamp (@Orangeiceman10) October 1, 2017
Good chance to bring Jack Wilshere on & build further fitness but no we're treated to watching an absolute headless chicken in Theo Walcott.
— Arsenal (@ffarsenalfc) October 1, 2017
Wilshere for Ramsey please.
— – (@davidjcarri) October 1, 2017
Martin Keown on Wilshere: "I feel he's perfect for this game [to come on vs. #bhafc]. The imagination he's got, breaking from midfield."
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) October 1, 2017
Come on Mr Wenger. We want Jack Wilshere! We want Jack Wilshere! We want Jack Wilshereeeeeeee
— Seth (@JwanWilshere) October 1, 2017
BRING ON WILSHERE U OLD CUNT
— ?Aaron (@ReidTheGame) October 1, 2017