Lucas Leiva returned to action tonight as our U23 side thrashed Arsenal 3-1.
However, the real star of the show was young forward Ben Woodburn who scored twice in the comfortable win (via official site).
The victory was a welcome reprieve for Michael Beale’s men after losing the opening two games of the season 4-1 against Southampton and Chelsea.
Brazilian Lucas played 45 minutes – his first action since picking up an injury in our pre-season friendly against Huddersfield Town.
Woodburn put us 2-0 ahead in the first half. The opener was a simple finish after the 13 minutes, but the second was a wonderful bending finish into the top corner.
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Chuba Akpom pulled one back for the Gunners midway through the second period, but the game was over when Toni Gomes hammered home our third moments later.
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