By Harry Slavin For Mailonline
Published: 23:13 BST, 11 April 2019 | Updated: 23:17 BST, 11 April 2019
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Arsenal are about to lose their most valuable player in the form of Aaron Ramsey, believes Martin Keown.
The Wales international was at the heart of a polished European performance from Unai Emery's side as they beat Napoli 2-0 in the first-leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
The midfielder opened the scoring on 15 minutes, finishing off a flowing move by the hosts, before a Kalidou Koulibaly own goal gave Arsenal a strong advantage to take with them to Naples.
Aaron Ramsey was instrumental as he helped Arsenal beat Napoli in the Europa League
The Wales international opened the scoring after putting the finishing touch on a slick move
Ramsey will be heading to Italy on a permanent basis in the summer when he joins Serie A champions elect Juventus, and Keown believes the Gunners are waving goodbye to an outstanding talent.
'It’s a sad situation but he’s a victim of circumstance' the former defender said on BT Sport. 'He continues to mature as a player and develop. He’s a real leader now in this Arsenal team.
'Playing in a deeper role, as he did under Arsene Wenger – I think that’s the best role for him. If you want Ozil and him in the