Arsenal consolidated their 100% win record in the Europa League Group Stages even though Mikel Arteta made wholesale changes to the starting line-up.
The boss was not happy with conceding two goals but the stand-in players and youngsters put in some excellent performances against the FAI Cup winners.
Here are my ratings….
Runarsson 5
Our new reserve keeper is hardly up to the quality of Emi Martinez, and this performance is hardly going to fill Arteta with confidence.
Chambers 6
Good comeback game for Calum, and I’m sure he will only get better with more game time.
Mustafi 6
Didn’t have much to do and didn’t make much impact for a captain
Mari 7
Another one that needs games under his belt, but was the busiest of our defenders and played a solid game all the same.
Cedric 7
He is looking like a very capable backup at the moment. I’d like to see himget arun of games too.
Maitland-Niles 7
Poor Ainsley gets moved around the pitch on Arteta’s whim, but he must be getting close to run in first team soon.
Elneny 7
Great goal and hopefully will be back in the first team on Sunday.
Pepe 6
Nowhere near the quality of his last performance in the Europa, but was still bust in attacking moves.
Willock 7
Another great Europa performance from Joe and another goal, but can he carry that into the EPL?
Smith Rowe 8
Excellent performance from the youngster, and surely must get given some opportunities in the first team very soon.
Nketiah 7
Always looking hungry and deserved to get another goal. Maybe play this Sunday?
Subs:
Ceballos 6
Played half an hour but couldn’t make much impact.
Balogun 7
I can’t wait to see how this young man gets on against Premier League defences. A real live wire.
Cottrell N/A
Azeez N/A