Arsenal player ratings: Lucas Torreira poor as Dani Ceballos shines in tale of two midfielders
ARSENAL suffered a huge blow in their European hunt as they lost 1-0 to relegation battlers Aston Villa. The Gunners made a number of changes from the side that put in a brilliant display against Manchester City in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final win. But Arsenal could not find the back of the net in 90 […]
ARSENAL suffered a huge blow in their European hunt as they lost 1-0 to relegation battlers Aston Villa.
The Gunners made a number of changes from the side that put in a brilliant display against Manchester City in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final win.
But Arsenal could not find the back of the net in 90 minutes at Villa Park and must now win the FA Cup to reach next season’s Europa League final.
Here, SunSport’s Anthony Chapman delivers his player ratings…
EMILIANO MARTINEZ – 6/10
Could have done more to keep out Villa’s goal but remained a calming presence.
ROB HOLDING – 6
Did a decent job without being spectacular but had the odd clumsy moment.
DAVID LUIZ – 6
Some good passes to open up the pitch, his confidence has rocketed in recent games.
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SEAD KOLASINAC – 5
Not a fit substitute for Kieran Tierney in this role and looked uncomfortable throughout the match.
CEDRIC SOARES- 6
Quietly efficient but lacked the penetration needed to make a real difference.
DANI CEBALLOS – 7
Playing for his future as loan comes to an end and will be kept on if this confident performance was anything to go by.
LUCAS TORREIRA – 4
Very poor performance from Uruguayan and he was hooked at half-time.
BUKAYO SAKA – 6
A bit rusty sitting out wide but showed the odd burst of dynamism which makes him better suited to a place in the front three.
EDDIE NKETIAH – 5
Not the youngster’s finest moment as he looked isolated on the right throughout the game.
Hit the post with a header but probably should’ve scored.
ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE – 6
Dropped deep to support his two midfielders but that often removed him from threatening in the final third.
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PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG – 6
Arsenal’s key man couldn’t find the space to break behind Villa’s defence but still tried to put himself at the heart of any Arsenal attack.
SUBS: Granit Xhaka – 6, Nicholas Pepe – 6, Kieran Tierney – 6, Willock – N/A