BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Arsenal Vs Bournemouth: Player ratings – Young Gunners go wild
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
On Monday night, Arsenal travelled to Bournemouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Here are the player ratings from the 2-1 win.
Arsenal made hard work of it, as they seemingly always do, but thanks to a dominant opening 30-minute period they squeezed past Bournemouth to set up a fifth-round FA Cup tie against League One Portsmouth. Bukayo Saka scored the opener before teeing up the second, a swept finish from Eddie Nketiah, and the Gunners can now look towards making a serious run at a trophy.
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Here are the player ratings from the 2-1 win.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Emiliano Martinez of Arsenal in action during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Goalkeeper
EMILIANO MARTINEZ
GK, Arsenal6.0
One ropey moment when failing to come to punch clear a set-piece that could — and perhaps should — have resulted in a Bournemouth goal. Beyond that, had very little to do. Moved the ball quickly in possession.
Arsenal made hard work of it, as they seemingly always do, but thanks to a dominant opening 30-minute period they squeezed past Bournemouth to set up a fifth-round FA Cup tie against League One Portsmouth. Bukayo Saka scored the opener before teeing up the second, a swept finish from Eddie Nketiah, and the Gunners can now look towards making a serious run at a trophy.</p>
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<p>Here are the player ratings from<a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51208535"> the 2-1 win</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Emiliano Martinez of Arsenal in action during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</p>
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<h4>Goalkeeper</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.0" data-name="EMILIANO MARTINEZ" data-meta-a="GK" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="One ropey moment when failing to come to punch clear a set-piece that could — and perhaps should — have resulted in a Bournemouth goal. Beyond that, had very little to do. Moved the ball quickly in possession."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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">EMILIANO MARTINEZ</h3> <span class="position">GK,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">6.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">One ropey moment when failing to come to punch clear a set-piece that could — and perhaps should — have resulted in a Bournemouth goal. Beyond that, had very little to do. Moved the ball quickly in possession.</div> </div>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal reacts as he receives medical treatment during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)</p>
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<h4>Centre-Backs</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.5" data-name="SOKRATIS " data-meta-a="CB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Some awkward moments in possession and inaccurate passes, especially in the first half — it was telling that Arsenal leaned on Shkodran Mustafi to build attacks, not Sokratis. His defensive acumen came to the fore after the break, especially aerially. He won five in total. Four of them came in the second period. Dominant from set-pieces and crosses, this was the hard-nosed Greek defender at his obdurate best."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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">CB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">6.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Some awkward moments in possession and inaccurate passes, especially in the first half — it was telling that Arsenal leaned on Shkodran Mustafi to build attacks, not Sokratis. His defensive acumen came to the fore after the break, especially aerially. He won five in total. Four of them came in the second period. Dominant from set-pieces and crosses, this was the hard-nosed Greek defender at his obdurate best.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="SHKODRAN MUSTAFI" data-meta-a="CB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Had a few dodgy defensive moments, including the one in which he suffered a nasty looking injury, but on the whole, Mustafi was solid without the ball and excellent with it. It was his latter play that had the greatest impact on the match, playing several wonderful switches of play to Bukayo Saka and a number of line-splitting passes into Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah. An encouraging performance."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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">7.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Had a few dodgy defensive moments, including the one in which he suffered a nasty looking injury, but on the whole, Mustafi was solid without the ball and excellent with it. It was his latter play that had the greatest impact on the match, playing several wonderful switches of play to Bukayo Saka and a number of line-splitting passes into Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah. An encouraging performance.</div> </div>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)</p>
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<h4>Full-Backs</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.5" data-name="HECTOR BELLERIN" data-meta-a="RB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="A very solid performance from Hector Bellerin. With Bukayo Saka pushed very high up the pitch on the opposite side, Bellerin was more reserved at right-back. Moved the ball, was rarely troubled defensively, and he led the team as captain once more. Nothing special, but did what he had to do in a more conservative role."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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">RB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">6.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">A very solid performance from Hector Bellerin. With Bukayo Saka pushed very high up the pitch on the opposite side, Bellerin was more reserved at right-back. Moved the ball, was rarely troubled defensively, and he led the team as captain once more. Nothing special, but did what he had to do in a more conservative role.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="9.0" data-name="BUKAYO SAKA" data-meta-a="LB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="MAN OF THE MATCH: 26 minutes. One goal. One assist. The third game that he has scored a goal and recorded an assist this season, Saka’s finish was ruthless for the first and his cross pinpoint for the second. His overall play was equally as sensational. Neat and tidy in possession, especially when linking up with Gabriel Martinelli. Defensively sound. Layvin Kurzawa who?"> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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">9.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">MAN OF THE MATCH: 26 minutes. One goal. One assist. The third game that he has scored a goal and recorded an assist this season, Saka’s finish was ruthless for the first and his cross pinpoint for the second. His overall play was equally as sensational. Neat and tidy in possession, especially when linking up with Gabriel Martinelli. Defensively sound. Layvin Kurzawa who?</div> </div>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Joe Willock of Arsenal battles for possession with Ryan Fraser of AFC Bournemouth during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)</p>
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<h4>Central Midfield</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.5" data-name="GRANIT XHAKA" data-meta-a="CM" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="The hybrid left-back, central-midfield role that Mikel Arteta has crafted is perfect for Granit Xhaka. He gets more time on the ball, his immobility is not as exploited in the faster-paced central midfield, and he provides the defensive foundation for Bukayo Saka to move up the pitch. Completed 90-plus% of his passes and rarely had a poor defensive moment."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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">7.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">The hybrid left-back, central-midfield role that Mikel Arteta has crafted is perfect for Granit Xhaka. He gets more time on the ball, his immobility is not as exploited in the faster-paced central midfield, and he provides the defensive foundation for Bukayo Saka to move up the pitch. Completed 90-plus% of his passes and rarely had a poor defensive moment.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="8.5" data-name="MATTEO GUENDOUZI" data-meta-a="CM" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="One of his best performances since joining the club. Playing in a weirdly one-man central midfield role, Guendouzi utterly ran the show. Won back possession eight times in the first half, more than any other player on the pitch, completed north of 90% of his passes, conducted play superbly, and even riled up the Bournemouth fans. Absolutely brilliant and a wonderful sign of his outrageous ability."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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%2FGuendouzi_1045x658_0.jpg%3Fitok%3DluRYFlKj"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">MATTEO GUENDOUZI</h3> <span class="position">CM,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">8.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">One of his best performances since joining the club. Playing in a weirdly one-man central midfield role, Guendouzi utterly ran the show. Won back possession eight times in the first half, more than any other player on the pitch, completed north of 90% of his passes, conducted play superbly, and even riled up the Bournemouth fans. Absolutely brilliant and a wonderful sign of his outrageous ability.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="JOE WILLOCK" data-meta-a="CM" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Looked wonderfully sharp in the first half-hour, always looking for the ball with his back to the goal, spinning Bournemouth defenders, and driving into the penalty area. He played a key role in the build-up to both goals, finding space in midfield areas before driving forwards. Tired greatly in the second half as Arsenal relinquished an increasing share of the possession, but it was encouraging to see him look full of energy and intensity again."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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">CM,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">7.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Looked wonderfully sharp in the first half-hour, always looking for the ball with his back to the goal, spinning Bournemouth defenders, and driving into the penalty area. He played a key role in the build-up to both goals, finding space in midfield areas before driving forwards. Tired greatly in the second half as Arsenal relinquished an increasing share of the possession, but it was encouraging to see him look full of energy and intensity again.</div> </div>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)</p>
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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="The typical Nicolas Pepe performance. Had some glittering moments with pace, skill, technical quality and brilliant balance and quickness. But never really delivered much in the final third. Lost the ball a little too frequently at times — eight dispossessions in total, more than any of his teammates — and seemed more hesitant to drive at defenders at times as well. Still, the talent is there."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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">The typical Nicolas Pepe performance. Had some glittering moments with pace, skill, technical quality and brilliant balance and quickness. But never really delivered much in the final third. Lost the ball a little too frequently at times — eight dispossessions in total, more than any of his teammates — and seemed more hesitant to drive at defenders at times as well. Still, the talent is there.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.5" data-name="GABRIEL MARTINELLI" data-meta-a="LW" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Not the typical performance from Gabriel Martinelli. Usually, he is quiet until the crucial moments. In this game, he was neat and tidy in possession, especially when linking with Bukayo Saka down the left side, worked hard out of it, and was often the primary outlet in the second half. Lost possession the second-most in the team, which he needs to work on, but at 18, the future is only bright."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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%2FMartinelli_1045x658.jpg%3Fitok%3Dvb61jRmB"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">GABRIEL MARTINELLI</h3> <span class="position">LW,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">6.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Not the typical performance from Gabriel Martinelli. Usually, he is quiet until the crucial moments. In this game, he was neat and tidy in possession, especially when linking with Bukayo Saka down the left side, worked hard out of it, and was often the primary outlet in the second half. Lost possession the second-most in the team, which he needs to work on, but at 18, the future is only bright.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="EDDIE NKETIAH" data-meta-a="ST" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="He certainly knows how to score goals. But before sweeping in Bukayo Saka’s cross, it was Eddie Nketiah’s play with his back to the goal that shone. Pinning the Bournemouth defender, Nketiah received a fizzed pass, teed the ball up first-time for Joe Willock, before bursting into the penalty area. He struggled for service throughout the match, but worked hard, ran the channels, and pressed defenders."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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">7.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">He certainly knows how to score goals. But before sweeping in Bukayo Saka’s cross, it was Eddie Nketiah’s play with his back to the goal that shone. Pinning the Bournemouth defender, Nketiah received a fizzed pass, teed the ball up first-time for Joe Willock, before bursting into the penalty area. He struggled for service throughout the match, but worked hard, ran the channels, and pressed defenders.</div> </div>
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<h4>Substitutes</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="4.0" data-name="ROB HOLDING" data-meta-a="SUB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Struggled. Lost his man for the Bournemouth goal, failing to cover behind Sokratis. Played several loose passes into midfield, which is something that Shkodran Mustafi, the man he replaced, excelled at. Doesn’t look fit or confident."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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">4.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Struggled. Lost his man for the Bournemouth goal, failing to cover behind Sokratis. Played several loose passes into midfield, which is something that Shkodran Mustafi, the man he replaced, excelled at. Doesn’t look fit or confident.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="DANI CEBALLOS" data-meta-a="SUB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Two beautfiul passes inside the Bournemouth full-back to feed teammmates darting in behind. Had some lovely touches to skip past defenders in midfield. Nice to see him involved and could be the replacement for Mesut Ozil during the stretch run of the season."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/27/arsenal-vs-bournemouth-player-ratings-young-gunners-go-wild/"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">SUB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">7.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Two beautfiul passes inside the Bournemouth full-back to feed teammmates darting in behind. Had some lovely touches to skip past defenders in midfield. Nice to see him involved and could be the replacement for Mesut Ozil during the stretch run of the season.</div> </div>
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