Arsenal v Newcastle Player Ratings – A masterclass display

Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 18, 2021. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by CATHERINE IVILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Here are the ratings for last night’s game against Newcastle…

Bernd Leno – 6
Another easy game for the big German.

Cédric Soares – 7
I think the Arsenal fans are growing to like his style. Good game and good attacking moves too..

Rob Holding – 7
The master defender at the moment. Deserves the praise he is getting.

David Luiz – 6
Everyone looks good playing beside Holding!

Kieran Tierney – 6
Good game down the wing. Maybe not as commending as usual.

Thomas Partey – 7
Great to have him back, and a well-earned assist. We will improve if he plays regularly.

Granit Xhaka – 7
Another great game for the big Swiss. Could be the perfect partner for Tommy.

Bukayo Saka – 8
The energizer bunny cannot be stopped at the moment. Full of energy and zest.

Emile Smith Rowe – 8
Brilliant assist. He will be very hard for Arteta to drop.

Alexandre Lacazette – 7
Didn’t score but worked as hard as usual.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 8.5
The Pink Panther is back! I want to see him score every game from now on. My Captain!

Substitutes
Martinelli (82 min) – Needed a run out I think.

Elneny (67 min) – 5
Nothing to complain about from me.

Willian (79 min) – N/A

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