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Arsenal player ratings vs Aston Villa: Partey scores in 3-1 win
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates with Alexandre Lacazette after scoring their team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (ST) – 7/10 – Wasn’t as involved with the entire Arsenal team combining in the right areas on the night, and when the moment came for him he stepped up (at the second attempt).
Another battling performance where he chased every loose ball and pressed every man in possession. His pass for Smith Rowe was another nail in the ‘Aubameyang can’t link play’ coffin.
Alexandre Lacazette (ST) – 8/10 – Some of his one-touch combination play was out of this world. Given he’s barely featured at all this season it was supremely committed. Worked his socks off in a No. 10 slot before his withdrawal.
Hats off to him. It’s never easy feeling like an outcast.
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