Arsenal Football Club defeated Mexican club Chivas 3-1 in an entertaining contest.
New summer signings Granit Xhaka and Rob Holding started for the North Londoners and it was the young English defender who stole the show with a top all-round performance.
The former Bolton defender started in the central defense with compatriot Calum Chambers.
The 20-year-old starlet opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 34th minute of the game and the goal was set up by none other than his center back partner Chambers.
Rob was fantastic at the back and made some crucial tackles and blocks to prevent Chivas from scoring. Not to forget, he won the Bolton’s Player of the Year award last season and should play a crucial role for the Gunners next season.
After the game, manager Arsene Wenger heavily praised Holding and claimed (Official Twitter) that the youngster has intelligence, composure and character.
On the other hand, the Arsenal supporters were also impressed and praised Holding on the social media.
Here are a few fan tweets provided below.
@Arsenal YESSS ELITE BEST CENTRE BACK IN THE LEAGUE
— Chuba Akpond (@Akpommed) August 1, 2016
@Arsenal @RobHolding95 fantastic! Can’t wait to see him play in the league. What a start for him ????
— Shather – شذر (@_shather_) August 1, 2016
@Arsenal @RobHolding95 Tony Adams reborn
— Indiana Bönes (@Cechque) August 1, 2016
@Arsenal @RobHolding95 What a performance & capped off with a great goal. ?
— Ben Cave (@ben10cave) August 1, 2016
@Arsenal . He is a good player, very smart and highly intelligent for his age, he is a good signing.
— Thompson Adesegun (@segunthompson01) August 1, 2016
Solid performance from the youngster