The National’s Sport cover for the Thursday, October 2 issue, features Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck chipping one of three goals past Galatasaray during their Uefa Champions League match.
The former Manchester United player picked the perfect moment to hit form with Arsenal as the first treble of his career inspired a crucial 4-1 victory over Turkish side at the Emirates Stadium.
The 23-year-old Welbeck departed Old Trafford with criticism from United manager Louis van Gaal ringing in his ears.
Van Gaal claimed Welbeck wouldn’t make it at the highest level, a damning comment which earned widespread agreement from critics who said he would never be a natural goalscorer.
Welbeck had hardly silenced the naysayers after scoring just once in his first four appearances for Arsenal, with several good chances squandered in the process.
“Of course it’s good to see that slowly he gains confidence and finishes well. It’s nice to see the potential is there and hopefully the hat-trick will help him gain confidence,” Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said.
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