All in all it was a rather limp performance against an organised Southampton defence, who did there job admirably. We expected a lot more effort from a team chasing the Champions League places….
Ramsdale 6
Didn’t really have much to do, and had no chance with the goal. Otherwise he was fine.
Cedric 4
His worst performance since replacing Tomi. Lots of movement but little end product
White 5
Our busiest defender but didn’t have much to do in reality
Gabriel 5
Solid game, but not much action
Tavares 6
Still don’t understand why he didn’t play last week. Solid game, even got a couple of shots off up front.
Lokonga 6
Wasn’t very mobile, but didn’t take many chances either so did not do much wrong.
Xhaka 6
He played further forward than usual but had to try to break Southampton’s defences, without much luck…
Saka 6
Came out second best against Forster but could have been a bit more accurate. Perhaps he needs a rest?
Odegaard 6
A busy day, but little success against the wall of Saints
Martinelli 5
Hardly got a look in, despite running around a lot.
Nketiah 5
No added value in replacing Lacazette. Had as many touches as Smith-Rowe, who only played half an hour. Poor effort
Subs:
Smith Rowe 5
Added some energy and nearly scored.
Pepe 5
Didn’t take his chance to impress the boss.