Arsenal Vs Norwich City: Player ratings – Delicious Dani Ceballos

Centre-Backs

<p>Here are the player ratings from <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52072989">the 4-0 win</a>.</p> <div id="attachment_102830" class="wp-caption aligncenter"> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-102830" src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/c_fill,g_auto,f_auto,h_389,w_590/https%3A%2F%2Fpaininthearsenal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fgetty-images%2F2017%2F07%2F1253701247-850x560.jpeg" alt="" width="590" height="389"><div class="fs-center-img"> <p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 01: Emiliano Martinez of Arsenal gives team mates instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Norwich City at Emirates Stadium on July 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Egerton/Pool via Getty Images)</p> </div> </div> <h4>Goalkeeper</h4> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.5" data-name="EMI MARTINEZ" data-meta-a="GK" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Made an excellent save from a free-kick in the first half. Other than that, had very little to do. Another solid performance as he continues to fill in for Bernd Leno."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FMartinez_1045x658_0.jpg%3Fitok%3DgmaU0aQO"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">EMI MARTINEZ</h3> <span class="position">GK,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">6.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Made an excellent save from a free-kick in the first half. Other than that, had very little to do. Another solid performance as he continues to fill in for Bernd Leno.</div> </div> </div> <div class="next-slide slider"> <a class="next-slide-btn" style="background: #c01f2f" data-track="shortcode" data-track-action="next-slide-shortcode" href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"#"> <span class="title">Next:</span> Centre-Backs </a> </div><!—pageview_candidate—><hr id="pagebreak"><div id="attachment_102823" class="wp-caption aligncenter"> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-102823" src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/c_fill,g_auto,f_auto,h_389,w_590/https%3A%2F%2Fpaininthearsenal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fgetty-images%2F2017%2F07%2F1223813976-850x560.jpeg" alt="" width="590" height="389"><div class="fs-center-img"> <p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">(Photo by RICHARD HEATHCOTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)</p> </div> </div> <h4>Centre-Backs</h4> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="3.0" data-name="SHKODRAN MUSTAFI" data-meta-a="CB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Hauled off at half-time. Taking just the first 45 minutes, he had a 78% pass completion rate, the second-worst in the team and 15 and 16% worse than the other centre-backs,10.3% of the possession, which was almost 2.5% more than any other player on the pitch, a sign of how slow he was to release the ball, and was by far the worst performer in the team. This was Mustafi at his worst and Arteta rightly substituted him."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FMustafi_1045x658_0.jpg%3Fitok%3DiL6Zhdhm"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">SHKODRAN MUSTAFI</h3> <span class="position">CB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">3.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Hauled off at half-time. Taking just the first 45 minutes, he had a 78% pass completion rate, the second-worst in the team and 15 and 16% worse than the other centre-backs,10.3% of the possession, which was almost 2.5% more than any other player on the pitch, a sign of how slow he was to release the ball, and was by far the worst performer in the team. This was Mustafi at his worst and Arteta rightly substituted him.</div> </div> </div> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.5" data-name="DAVID LUIZ" data-meta-a="CB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Looks much more comfortable in a back three. Played one especially loose header in the first half. Otherwise, controlled play nicely and sprayed a couple of beautiful long passes. His raking ball to Tierney set up Arsenal’s second goal, representing a crucial piece of play that Mikel Arteta demands from his centre-backs."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FDL_Website_profiles_1045x658_v2.jpg%3Fitok%3DqvVlzxz8"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">DAVID LUIZ</h3> <span class="position">CB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">6.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Looks much more comfortable in a back three. Played one especially loose header in the first half. Otherwise, controlled play nicely and sprayed a couple of beautiful long passes. His raking ball to Tierney set up Arsenal’s second goal, representing a crucial piece of play that Mikel Arteta demands from his centre-backs.</div> </div> </div> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="5.0" data-name="SEAD KOLASINAC" data-meta-a="CB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Moved the ball a little quicker than Mustafi on the opposite side but is still extremely clunky and does not offer much in possession. Defensively, was caught out a couple of times, including once by Todd Cantwell that could have been a soft penalty. Limited value on the ball, never especially convincing defensively. Difficult to know what he offers."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FKolasinac_1045x658_0.jpg%3Fitok%3Dp9Au6D7o"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">SEAD KOLASINAC</h3> <span class="position">CB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">5.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Moved the ball a little quicker than Mustafi on the opposite side but is still extremely clunky and does not offer much in possession. Defensively, was caught out a couple of times, including once by Todd Cantwell that could have been a soft penalty. Limited value on the ball, never especially convincing defensively. Difficult to know what he offers.</div> </div> </div> <div class="next-slide slider"> <a class="next-slide-btn" style="background: #c01f2f" data-track="shortcode" data-track-action="next-slide-shortcode" href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"#"> <span class="title">Next:</span> Wing-Backs </a> </div><!—pageview_candidate—><hr id="pagebreak"><div id="attachment_102824" class="wp-caption aligncenter"> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-102824" src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/c_fill,g_auto,f_auto,h_389,w_590/https%3A%2F%2Fpaininthearsenal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fgetty-images%2F2017%2F07%2F1223813899-850x560.jpeg" alt="" width="590" height="389"><div class="fs-center-img"> <p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">(Photo by MIKE EGERTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)</p> </div> </div> <h4>Wing-Backs</h4> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="5.5" data-name="HECTOR BELLERIN" data-meta-a="RWB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="He lacks clarity in the final third. His touch is not quite entirely controlled, meaning he is often stretching to play the final pass, his decision-making is uncertain and grey, squandering two excellent crossing chances after being released by Ceballos, while he has never been the most technically gifted in deeper positions to help Arsenal play out from the back. Cannot help but think the pressure is growing on his starting role."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FBellerin_1045x658_0.jpg%3Fitok%3DVnHg6MBP"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">HECTOR BELLERIN</h3> <span class="position">RWB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">5.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">He lacks clarity in the final third. His touch is not quite entirely controlled, meaning he is often stretching to play the final pass, his decision-making is uncertain and grey, squandering two excellent crossing chances after being released by Ceballos, while he has never been the most technically gifted in deeper positions to help Arsenal play out from the back. Cannot help but think the pressure is growing on his starting role.</div> </div> </div> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="KIERAN TIERNEY" data-meta-a="LWB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="This boy is something special. Calm and composed in possession, a superb crossed, solid defensively, rarely diving into challenges and dragging himself out of position. He works hard, plays in a manner you would expect from someone who tucks his shirt in, and is quickly becoming one of the most popular players in the squad. And now he is proving that he can be consistent, too."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FTierney_1045x658.jpg%3Fitok%3Df_cwTaLa"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">KIERAN TIERNEY</h3> <span class="position">LWB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">7.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">This boy is something special. Calm and composed in possession, a superb crossed, solid defensively, rarely diving into challenges and dragging himself out of position. He works hard, plays in a manner you would expect from someone who tucks his shirt in, and is quickly becoming one of the most popular players in the squad. And now he is proving that he can be consistent, too.</div> </div> </div> <div class="next-slide slider"> <a class="next-slide-btn" style="background: #c01f2f" data-track="shortcode" data-track-action="next-slide-shortcode" href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"#"> <span class="title">Next:</span> Central Midfield </a> </div><!—pageview_candidate—><hr id="pagebreak"><div id="attachment_102825" class="wp-caption aligncenter"> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-102825" src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/c_fill,g_auto,f_auto,h_389,w_590/https%3A%2F%2Fpaininthearsenal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fgetty-images%2F2017%2F07%2F1253696496-850x560.jpeg" alt="" width="590" height="389"><div class="fs-center-img"> <p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 01: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his teams second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Norwich City at Emirates Stadium on July 01, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images)</p> </div> </div> <h4>Central Midfield</h4> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.5" data-name="GRANIT XHAKA" data-meta-a="CM" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Scored a lovely goal, lashing home from a tight angle after making a rare break into the penalty area. Otherwise, a rather quiet game. Was not the liability defensively he is usually. Did not play the raking passes he does usually, either. This isn’t to say he was particularly poor, more perfectly serviceable. And given Arsenal’s normal options in central midfield, that is sometimes exactly what is required."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FXhaka_1045x658_0.jpg%3Fitok%3D4RdnaWrD"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">GRANIT XHAKA</h3> <span class="position">CM,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">6.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Scored a lovely goal, lashing home from a tight angle after making a rare break into the penalty area. Otherwise, a rather quiet game. Was not the liability defensively he is usually. Did not play the raking passes he does usually, either. This isn’t to say he was particularly poor, more perfectly serviceable. And given Arsenal’s normal options in central midfield, that is sometimes exactly what is required.</div> </div> </div> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="8.0" data-name="DANI CEBALLOS" data-meta-a="CM" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="MAN OF THE MATCH: Brilliant in the first half. Dictated play superbly, pulling the strings neatly. Played several slicing passes forward, a couple to Bellerin which should have been more clinically dealt with by the Spaniard. Created a good chance for Alexandre Lacazette with a deft cross and largely dominated the midfield area. Did tire in the second half, and Arsenal noticeably lost control of the match as a result."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FCeballos_1045x658.jpg%3Fitok%3DP2n_Yy1a"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">DANI CEBALLOS</h3> <span class="position">CM,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">8.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">MAN OF THE MATCH: Brilliant in the first half. Dictated play superbly, pulling the strings neatly. Played several slicing passes forward, a couple to Bellerin which should have been more clinically dealt with by the Spaniard. Created a good chance for Alexandre Lacazette with a deft cross and largely dominated the midfield area. Did tire in the second half, and Arsenal noticeably lost control of the match as a result.</div> </div> </div> <div class="next-slide slider"> <a class="next-slide-btn" style="background: #c01f2f" data-track="shortcode" data-track-action="next-slide-shortcode" href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"#"> <span class="title">Next:</span> Front Three </a> </div><!—pageview_candidate—><hr id="pagebreak"><div id="attachment_102826" class="wp-caption aligncenter"> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-102826" src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/c_fill,g_auto,f_auto,h_389,w_590/https%3A%2F%2Fpaininthearsenal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fgetty-images%2F2017%2F07%2F1223815204-850x560.jpeg" alt="" width="590" height="389"><div class="fs-center-img"> <p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">(Photo by MIKE EGERTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)</p> </div> </div> <h4>Front Three</h4> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.5" data-name="REISS NELSON" data-meta-a="RW" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="A tidy performance from Nelson. Delivered a lovely cutback for Lacazette after turning a defender inside-out from a short corner. Maintained a 100% pass completion rate in the first half and looked neat in possession, rarely losing the ball. Didn’t quite impact the match as he would have liked, but showed terrific focus and organisation when pressing. Perhaps disappointed to be withdrawn before the hour mark."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FNELSON_1045x658.jpg%3Fitok%3DM8WzpSd0"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">REISS NELSON</h3> <span class="position">RW,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">6.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">A tidy performance from Nelson. Delivered a lovely cutback for Lacazette after turning a defender inside-out from a short corner. Maintained a 100% pass completion rate in the first half and looked neat in possession, rarely losing the ball. Didn’t quite impact the match as he would have liked, but showed terrific focus and organisation when pressing. Perhaps disappointed to be withdrawn before the hour mark.</div> </div> </div> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.5" data-name="PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG" data-meta-a="LW" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="You could say that Aubameyang got a little lucky to be gift-wrapped his two goals. And to some extent, that is true. But he also lives off the pressure that he puts on opposing defenders. His work-rate, superb movement, and consistent goal-threat makes him a nightmare to defend against and opponents can never switch off. That inevitably leads to errors, and when they come, Aubameyang pounces. Two goals and an assist. Very good work indeed."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FAubameyang_1045x658.jpg%3Fitok%3DD5w_ewVj"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG</h3> <span class="position">LW,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">7.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">You could say that Aubameyang got a little lucky to be gift-wrapped his two goals. And to some extent, that is true. But he also lives off the pressure that he puts on opposing defenders. His work-rate, superb movement, and consistent goal-threat makes him a nightmare to defend against and opponents can never switch off. That inevitably leads to errors, and when they come, Aubameyang pounces. Two goals and an assist. Very good work indeed.</div> </div> </div> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="5.5" data-name="ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE" data-meta-a="ST" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Lacking in confidence in front of goal. It was most evident when Aubameyang played a clipped cross to the back post. Instead of attempt a first-time volley, he pulled the ball back, which eventually fell to Willock. His hold-up play is still exquisite, dropping into midfield with brilliant effect. That should not go overlooked. But his play in front of goal is troubling, to say the least."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FLacazette_1045x658_0.jpg%3Fitok%3DWucaQRNh"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE</h3> <span class="position">ST,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">5.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Lacking in confidence in front of goal. It was most evident when Aubameyang played a clipped cross to the back post. Instead of attempt a first-time volley, he pulled the ball back, which eventually fell to Willock. His hold-up play is still exquisite, dropping into midfield with brilliant effect. That should not go overlooked. But his play in front of goal is troubling, to say the least.</div> </div> </div> <div class="next-slide slider"> <a class="next-slide-btn" style="background: #c01f2f" data-track="shortcode" data-track-action="next-slide-shortcode" href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"#"> <span class="title">Next:</span> Substitutes </a> </div><!—pageview_candidate—></p><div class="widget fs_ads"> <div class="fs_ad_widget-ad" style="margin:0 auto; width: 300px;"> <div class="fs-ll-ad" data-ad-type="minutemedia_slideshow_inline_300x250__desktop__tablet" data-vendor="minutemedia"> <div id="minutemedia_slideshow_inline_300x250__desktop__tablet" data-position="slideshow_inline" data-slot="inline_102812" style="width:300px;margin: 0 auto;"> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.defineSlot("/175840252/fansided.com/PainintheArsenal/mpu",[300, 250], "minutemedia_slideshow_inline_300x250__desktop__tablet") .addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.enableServices(); googletag.display("minutemedia_slideshow_inline_300x250__desktop__tablet"); }); </script> </div> </div> </div> </div> <hr id="pagebreak"><div id="attachment_102829" class="wp-caption aligncenter"> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-102829" src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/c_fill,g_auto,f_auto,h_389,w_590/https%3A%2F%2Fpaininthearsenal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fgetty-images%2F2017%2F07%2F1253702507-850x560.jpeg" alt="" width="590" height="389"><div class="fs-center-img"> <p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 01: Cedric Soares of Arsenal shoots and scores his team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Norwich City at Emirates Stadium on July 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)</p> </div> </div> <h4>Substitutes</h4> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.5" data-name="ROB HOLDING" data-meta-a="SUB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Was dragged out of position on a couple of occasions, eagerly stepping into midfield only to see the ball played behind him. But he was much more able in possession than Mustafi, moved the ball quickly, and rarely looked flustered. Definitely more suited to a back four, however."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FHolding_1045x658_0.jpg%3Fitok%3D_EmU7PDN"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">ROB HOLDING</h3> <span class="position">SUB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">6.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Was dragged out of position on a couple of occasions, eagerly stepping into midfield only to see the ball played behind him. But he was much more able in possession than Mustafi, moved the ball quickly, and rarely looked flustered. Definitely more suited to a back four, however.</div> </div> </div> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="JOE WILLOCK" data-meta-a="SUB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Brought energy, drive, ball-carrying ability, and a goalscoring threat. Nearly bent a low effort into the bottom corner, made nice runs off Lacazette and then Nketiah, and helped move Arsenal up the pitch late on. A unique midfielder in the squad."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FWillock_1045x658_0.jpg%3Fitok%3D7R25yfpS"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">JOE WILLOCK</h3> <span class="position">SUB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">7.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Brought energy, drive, ball-carrying ability, and a goalscoring threat. Nearly bent a low effort into the bottom corner, made nice runs off Lacazette and then Nketiah, and helped move Arsenal up the pitch late on. A unique midfielder in the squad.</div> </div> </div> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="CEDRIC SOARES" data-meta-a="SUB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="In a one-minute period late on, he delivered three excellent crosses into the box, which is more than can be said for the man he replaced. Made a couple of decent tackles, too, and of course scored a brilliant debut goal, lashing a shot from outside the penalty area into the bottom corner. Bellerin should look over his shoulder."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FSoares_1045x658.jpg%3Fitok%3DrlykjRA2"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">CEDRIC SOARES</h3> <span class="position">SUB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">7.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">In a one-minute period late on, he delivered three excellent crosses into the box, which is more than can be said for the man he replaced. Made a couple of decent tackles, too, and of course scored a brilliant debut goal, lashing a shot from outside the penalty area into the bottom corner. Bellerin should look over his shoulder.</div> </div> </div> <div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.5" data-name="EDDIE NKETIAH" data-meta-a="SUB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="The first thing he did when he came on was to run down 40 yards, chase three or four passes back to Tim Krul and force a panicked clearance to win a turnover. Showed good hold-up ability at times and is wonderfully energetic. Might now be the starting option ahead of Lacazette."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/07/01/arsenal-vs-norwich-city-player-ratings-delicious-dani-ceballos/2/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/w_200,h_200,c_fill,g_auto,f_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsenal.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fplayer_featured_image_1045x658%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2FNketiah_1045x658_1.jpg%3Fitok%3DezjWR8ou"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">EDDIE NKETIAH</h3> <span class="position">SUB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">6.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">The first thing he did when he came on was to run down 40 yards, chase three or four passes back to Tim Krul and force a panicked clearance to win a turnover. Showed good hold-up ability at times and is wonderfully energetic. Might now be the starting option ahead of Lacazette.</div> </div> </div> <p><em>There is no rating for Nicolas Pepe.</em></p><!—pageview_candidate—>">