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Arsenal boss Wenger excited by Chambers' performances

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is excited by the Emirates Cup form of new signing Calum Chambers.

The former Southampton defender impressed in both games against Benfica and AS Monaco.

"He's one of the players over the two games who played very well. He's 19 years old and he came here without talking, he plays two good games and is not phased by the quality of the games and the opponents at his first time at the Emirates at 19. He's one of the satisfactions of the weekend," said Wenger.

"He can play as well central midfield because he's got good technique, good mobility and is a great distance runner. At the moment it's where I can have a look at him. But I think he can also play central midfield.

"Yes [I was surprised he played at right-back] because he was educated as a centre defensive midfielder. Then he played in the under-19 with England, he played central defender, he played for Southampton right back. I saw him first time against us as a right back and I liked him. At the end of the season he didn't play too much at Southampton. But I made my mind up to buy him after I saw him against us."

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