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Lucas Perez 'feeling comfortable' at Arsenal

Lucas Perez in action during the match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium
Image: Lucas Perez has said he feels "really comfortable" at Arsenal

Lucas Perez feels "really comfortable" at Arsenal as the Spanish striker looks to help drive the team on to a positive end to the season.

Perez took his tally for the Gunners to seven with the opening goal in the 2-0 FA Cup fifth-round win at Sutton on Monday night.

The start at Gander Green Lane was, however, just his ninth in all competitions.

Perez's representative has played down suggestions the forward - signed for £17m from Deportivo La Coruna at the end of August - may consider his long-term future in the summer.

Lucas Perez scores his first league goal for Arsenal
Image: Lucas Perez scored his first league goal against Bournemouth

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger accepts Perez is now very much "pushing on the door" for a regular starting place, with the 28-year-old having settled into London life.

Perez said in an interview with Arsenal Player: "It was still quite a change for me to get used to the English league when I moved here from Spain. Everyone needs some time to adjust.

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"Players are all different, so some take longer to adapt than others. Now I feel really comfortable and I've fitted in well to the team - that's particularly important for a player."

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