Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Christian Norgaard prepares for matches more rigorously than any other player at the club, hailing his ‘immaculate’ attitude.

The 31-year-old was a surprise summer signing from Brentford and has seen his game time limited since arriving in north London.

The Dane has made just seven appearances in all competitions but was in the stating line-up on Wednesday as the Gunners travelled to Club Brugge.

With Arsenal suffering a number of injuries in defence, Norgaard was drafted in at centre-back and did a good job in the 3-0 win for Arteta’s men in Belgium.

The results continues a perfect start to the Champions League campaign, with six wins from six outings so far putting the Gunners top of the group stage table.

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