Samir Nasri Inspirational In Arsenal's Opening Victory

It is exciting times for Arsenal fans.

If today's performance is anything to go by, Samir Nasri is turning out to be a bargain buy. His outstanding performance today against West Bromich Albion (WBA) completely justified his 12 million pound price tag.

It was definitely very pleasing to the eye to see Samir Nasri orchestrating the play from midfield. Although he started at the left wing, his penetrative runs into the centre created endless havoc for the WBA defence.

It was this delightful run into the penalty box that got his name on the score sheet. His perfectly timed run rounded off a wonderfully capped Arsenal move.

Indeed, Nasri would not have cemented his name as the first player to score this season's first EPL goal on his debut if he did not perfect his run.

However, Nasri's standout performance came from his delightful passing ability. If there were any Arsenal fans who tuned in late for the game, they would have thought that Cesc Fabregas was starting for Arsenal. Undoubtedly, Nasri's passing ability matches Fabregas.

If anyone had any doubts about Nasri's passing ability, he quelled it entirely with a majestic defence splitting pass that released Emmanuel Adebayor through on goal. Alas, the finish was lacking from the lanky Togo striker.

As I am writing this piece, I still cannot get over that magnificent pass and how if Adebayor had finished it off, it would definitely had been a contention for the goal of the season.

Judging from his performance today, Nasri is indeed a wonderful signing. He displayed no signs of awkwardness and assimilated perfectly into the Arsenal setup. He dictated the tempo as if he was a seasoned Arsenal player.

Although these are early days yet, I would like to believe that his form will only go from strength to strength.

Arsenal fans will certainly be in for a treat when Fabregas returns. His partnership with Nasri will be definitely much eagerly anticipated.