Complete Cazorla shines for Wenger

Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla was hailed as a 'great player' by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, after his double clinched a morale-boosting 2-1 victory at home to Aston Villa.

Cazorla, a summer recruit from Malaga, ensured that the Gunners ended a difficult week with three points which moved them to within a point of fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who take on West Ham on Monday.

Arsenal are now 1.72 to secure a top-four finish, with Spurs 1.72 and Everton, who are five points adrift of the Gunners, 11.00.

Wenger said after watching Cazorla take his tally to 11 for the season: "Santi Cazorla played very well and delivered in a game that was very important. He's a great player.

"He has shown he's a great football player and I'm happy and grateful he delivered those two important goals.

"I didn't expect him to score so many goals for us. He has 11 games to go so he could get a few more.

"For me he's a complete football player because he also has spirit. He was a bit tired in the last few minutes, but he continued to fight.

"He's a good example to follow. He's happy to come and play and practice every day and he gives you absolutely everything on a football pitch."

Arsenal face Spurs in a massive North London derby at White Hart Lane next Sunday, with the Gunners 2.87 to win the game and 3.40 to secure a draw.

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