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Mikel Arteta drops Sambi Albert Lokonga hint in Arsenal's behind closed doors friendly

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Mikel Arteta's use of new signing Sambi Albert Lokonga in Arsenal's behind closed doors friendly win against Millwall suggests that the Belgian could well end up being Granit Xhaka's long-term replacement.

The Gunners easily saw off their Championship opponents in a 4-1 victory, with Calum Chambers, Alexandre Lacazette, Nicolas Pepe and Folain Balogun getting on the scoresheet.

Lokonga's £15m move from Anderlecht to the Gunners was confirmed on Monday, and the 21-year-old midfielder became the second new face through the door at the Emirates this summer following the capture of Portuguese full-back Nuno Tavares.

He got his first taste of action in an Arsenal shirt as he came on as a substitute for Mohamed Elneny at half-time, and impressed

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