Arsenal U21 coach Mehmet Ali was delighted after their 4-2 win at Manchester United.
Lino Sousa struck twice, with Jack Henry-Francis and Khayon Edwards also scoring for the Gunners.
"After the first half, I was very impressed with our players," said Ali afterwards. "Our pressing was excellent, showing aggression, sharpness, and clinical prowess in front of the goal."
Mehmet emphasized that we had displayed similar performances in previous games but had been lacking the killer instinct in front of goal.
"This time, we capitalized on our opportunities. In other matches, we've played at a similar level, but today we were lethal in front of goal, which is pleasing to see.
"As the game progressed, we needed to improve our ability to manage the lead. We conceded some cheap goals, but credit to Manchester United for their resilience despite our substantial lead."
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