LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal which was given by VAR during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Arsenal Vs West Ham United: Player ratings – Alexandre Lacazette rescues Gunners
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: Michail Antonio of West Ham United battles for possession with Granit Xhaka and Pablo Mari of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)
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PABLO MARI
CB, Arsenal4.5
His left foot is lovely. Played several beautiful, raking passes across the pitch to find teammates in advanced positions. But defensively, he came up against the pace and power of the Premier League and did not handle it well. Michail Antonio gave Mari fits throughout. When then Spaniard did not press, he turned and drove at — and often by — him; when the Spaniard got tight, Antonio used his body to roll past him. It was a lesson in Premier League defending for Mari.
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DAVID LUIZ
CB, Arsenal6.0
While the remainder of the defence was panicking around him, David Luiz was doing his best to hold it together. Was not at his audacious best and had a couple of nervy moments, but also made an inordinate number of clearances, especially with his head at the near post. Positioning was very good throughout and passing was quintessentially excellent. Just needs to limit the ‘David Luiz’ moments.
Arsenal snatched a 1-0 win against West Ham United on Saturday afternoon thanks to Alexandre Lacazette’s third goal in two weeks. There were plenty of hairy moments for the Gunners, and you could argue they were fortunate to come away with the three points, but Mikel Arteta and his players will simply be happy to go home knowing their Champions League hopes are not dead yet.</p>
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<p>Here are the player ratings from <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/2/"https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51685402">the 1-0 win</a>.</p>
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<h4>Goalkeeper</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="BERND LENO" data-meta-a="GK" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Made several excellent saves, the best of which was to deny Michail Antonio’s header in the second half, palming his hand in the air when his body was moving in the other direction. Also did very well to suffocate Sebastien Haller’s poor first touch in the first half and dominated his penalty area well, especially from set-pieces, making several very good punches clear. Just one moment of confusion with David Luiz and some poor distribution here and there. Otherwise, top notch."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/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%2FLeno_1045x658.jpg%3Fitok%3DsdPMY-iR"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">BERND LENO</h3> <span class="position">GK,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">7.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Made several excellent saves, the best of which was to deny Michail Antonio’s header in the second half, palming his hand in the air when his body was moving in the other direction. Also did very well to suffocate Sebastien Haller’s poor first touch in the first half and dominated his penalty area well, especially from set-pieces, making several very good punches clear. Just one moment of confusion with David Luiz and some poor distribution here and there. Otherwise, top notch.</div> </div>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: Michail Antonio of West Ham United battles for possession with Granit Xhaka and Pablo Mari of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)</p>
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<h4>Centre-Backs</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="4.5" data-name="PABLO MARI" data-meta-a="CB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="His left foot is lovely. Played several beautiful, raking passes across the pitch to find teammates in advanced positions. But defensively, he came up against the pace and power of the Premier League and did not handle it well. Michail Antonio gave Mari fits throughout. When then Spaniard did not press, he turned and drove at — and often by — him; when the Spaniard got tight, Antonio used his body to roll past him. It was a lesson in Premier League defending for Mari."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/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%2FMari_1045x658.jpg%3Fitok%3D_ubcvJXk"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">PABLO MARI</h3> <span class="position">CB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">4.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">His left foot is lovely. Played several beautiful, raking passes across the pitch to find teammates in advanced positions. But defensively, he came up against the pace and power of the Premier League and did not handle it well. Michail Antonio gave Mari fits throughout. When then Spaniard did not press, he turned and drove at — and often by — him; when the Spaniard got tight, Antonio used his body to roll past him. It was a lesson in Premier League defending for Mari.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.0" data-name="DAVID LUIZ" data-meta-a="CB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="While the remainder of the defence was panicking around him, David Luiz was doing his best to hold it together. Was not at his audacious best and had a couple of nervy moments, but also made an inordinate number of clearances, especially with his head at the near post. Positioning was very good throughout and passing was quintessentially excellent. Just needs to limit the ‘David Luiz’ moments."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/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">6.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">While the remainder of the defence was panicking around him, David Luiz was doing his best to hold it together. Was not at his audacious best and had a couple of nervy moments, but also made an inordinate number of clearances, especially with his head at the near post. Positioning was very good throughout and passing was quintessentially excellent. Just needs to limit the ‘David Luiz’ moments.</div> </div>
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<h4>Full-Backs</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="5.5" data-name="SOKRATIS " data-meta-a="RB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="He just is not a right-back. His passing was not as harmful as it has been in other performances at right-back of late, but defensively, West Ham could exploit Sokratis. Michail Antonio ran him down the line on several occasions, using his speed to break into the space in behind, while the Greek was always susceptible to getting too tight and having to foul to prevent being turned."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/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%2FSokratis_1045x658_0.jpg%3Fitok%3D97aQxOIY"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">SOKRATIS </h3> <span class="position">RB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">5.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">He just is not a right-back. His passing was not as harmful as it has been in other performances at right-back of late, but defensively, West Ham could exploit Sokratis. Michail Antonio ran him down the line on several occasions, using his speed to break into the space in behind, while the Greek was always susceptible to getting too tight and having to foul to prevent being turned.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="BUKAYO SAKA" data-meta-a="LB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Before Alexandre Lacazette arrived, Bukayo Saka was the best player on the pitch. He still shows his discomfort as a defender at times — he was beaten twice by Jarod Bowen and Michail Antonio when getting too tight — but his offensive play is superb. Drifts past defenders at speed, is so calm in possession under pressure, rarely gives the ball away, and delivers excellent cross after cross after cross. He really is special."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/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%2FSaka_1045x658.jpg%3Fitok%3DXtzAEUrg"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">BUKAYO SAKA</h3> <span class="position">LB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">7.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Before Alexandre Lacazette arrived, Bukayo Saka was the best player on the pitch. He still shows his discomfort as a defender at times — he was beaten twice by Jarod Bowen and Michail Antonio when getting too tight — but his offensive play is superb. Drifts past defenders at speed, is so calm in possession under pressure, rarely gives the ball away, and delivers excellent cross after cross after cross. He really is special.</div> </div>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal and Declan Rice of West Ham United in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images)</p>
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<h4>Central Midfield</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="4.0" data-name="GRANIT XHAKA" data-meta-a="CM" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Not good. It all started with a pass straight to Jarrod Bowen in the second minute, which Bowen then cracked the foot of the post with. Never got going with his passing, completing less than 90% of his attempts, failing to progress play or control proceedings from deep. He lacks the quality in the final third to create chances or beat a defender and is still a defensive liability thanks to his lack of athleticism and is being hugely protected by Mikel Arteta. Made a couple of decent interventions late on."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/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">4.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Not good. It all started with a pass straight to Jarrod Bowen in the second minute, which Bowen then cracked the foot of the post with. Never got going with his passing, completing less than 90% of his attempts, failing to progress play or control proceedings from deep. He lacks the quality in the final third to create chances or beat a defender and is still a defensive liability thanks to his lack of athleticism and is being hugely protected by Mikel Arteta. Made a couple of decent interventions late on.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="5.0" data-name="DANI CEBALLOS" data-meta-a="CM" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Needs to release the ball quicker. His twisting and turning is effective when trying to release pressure, but when the chance to break forward comes, it slows down attacking moves and allows the opposition to organise themselves. His passing was mostly effective, though he chooses the more conservative option a little too frequently and he did play several loose balls forward. Clearly has the talent, but needs to be more purposeful and pacy in his execution,"> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/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">5.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Needs to release the ball quicker. His twisting and turning is effective when trying to release pressure, but when the chance to break forward comes, it slows down attacking moves and allows the opposition to organise themselves. His passing was mostly effective, though he chooses the more conservative option a little too frequently and he did play several loose balls forward. Clearly has the talent, but needs to be more purposeful and pacy in his execution,</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="MESUT OZIL" data-meta-a="CAM" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="A quietly effective performance from Mesut Ozil. He is averse to shooting, for some infuriating reason, but his play in possession was neat and tidy, he received the ball nicely to progress attacking moves, and he rarely lost the ball cheaply. Then provided a lovely cushioned header for Alexandre Lacazette to snatch the victory. Certainly not special, which is perhaps what Arsenal need from a £350,000-per-week midfielder, but effective nonetheless."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/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%2FOzil_1045x658_0.jpg%3Fitok%3D6Y1DQ1Q_"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">MESUT OZIL</h3> <span class="position">CAM,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">7.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">A quietly effective performance from Mesut Ozil. He is averse to shooting, for some infuriating reason, but his play in possession was neat and tidy, he received the ball nicely to progress attacking moves, and he rarely lost the ball cheaply. Then provided a lovely cushioned header for Alexandre Lacazette to snatch the victory. Certainly not special, which is perhaps what Arsenal need from a £350,000-per-week midfielder, but effective nonetheless.</div> </div>
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<h4>Front Three</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.0" data-name="NICOLAS PEPE" data-meta-a="RW" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Worked hard defensively, especially when tracking back (he should have closed down the cross for Michail Antonio’s second-half header more effectively). Offensively, he had a few moments to drive at West Ham defenders and invariably beat them, but the end product was lacking once again. Certainly was not the problem here, but still lacks the inspiring impact that you would like from a record signing."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/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%2FPepe_profile_1045x658.jpg%3Fitok%3DM5x_CZ9Y"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">NICOLAS PEPE</h3> <span class="position">RW,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">6.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Worked hard defensively, especially when tracking back (he should have closed down the cross for Michail Antonio’s second-half header more effectively). Offensively, he had a few moments to drive at West Ham defenders and invariably beat them, but the end product was lacking once again. Certainly was not the problem here, but still lacks the inspiring impact that you would like from a record signing.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="5.5" data-name="PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG" data-meta-a="LW" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="A quiet game for Aubameyang. Struggled to get any half-decent service — he had fewer touches than Nicolas Pepe despite playing almost 30 minutes more. When he did receive the ball, West Ham were keen to close him down and limit the space. Linked up with Bukayo Saka well at times, but his overall output was a little muted. As ever, worked tremendously hard without the ball."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/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">5.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">A quiet game for Aubameyang. Struggled to get any half-decent service — he had fewer touches than Nicolas Pepe despite playing almost 30 minutes more. When he did receive the ball, West Ham were keen to close him down and limit the space. Linked up with Bukayo Saka well at times, but his overall output was a little muted. As ever, worked tremendously hard without the ball.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="5.0" data-name="EDDIE NKETIAH" data-meta-a="ST" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Made some nice runs here and there and was thwarted by Lukasz Fabianski well in the second half, but his hold-up play was poor. Struggled to physically hold off either West Ham centre-back, but also suffered from several loose first touches, the ball bouncing in the air before a West Ham defender clearing. If he is to play the lone centre-forward role, this must improve. Not Nketiah’s day."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/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">ST,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">5.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Made some nice runs here and there and was thwarted by Lukasz Fabianski well in the second half, but his hold-up play was poor. Struggled to physically hold off either West Ham centre-back, but also suffered from several loose first touches, the ball bouncing in the air before a West Ham defender clearing. If he is to play the lone centre-forward role, this must improve. Not Nketiah’s day.</div> </div>
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<h4>Substitutes</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="8.0" data-name="ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE" data-meta-a="SUB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="MAN OF THE MATCH: The goal was just a part of his impact. Immediately allowed Arsenal to build attacks with his hold-up play, played some excellent passes forwards to progress attacking moves, did not allow the West Ham defenders to step into midfield and dominate physically, and, of course, snatched the only goal of the game with a composed finish into the bottom corner. The perfect substitute performance."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/03/07/arsenal-vs-west-ham-united-player-ratings-alexandre-lacazette-rescues-gunners/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">SUB,</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: The goal was just a part of his impact. Immediately allowed Arsenal to build attacks with his hold-up play, played some excellent passes forwards to progress attacking moves, did not allow the West Ham defenders to step into midfield and dominate physically, and, of course, snatched the only goal of the game with a composed finish into the bottom corner. The perfect substitute performance.</div> </div>
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