LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with his team mates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Arsenal Vs Chelsea: Player ratings – My word, Gabriel Martinelli
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with his team mates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, Arsenal travelled to Stamford Bridge needing a victory over Chelsea to keep their top-four hopes alive. Here are the player ratings from the 2-2 draw.
Well, who could have predicted that after David Luiz bundled over Tammy Abraham in the penalty area to both see red and concede the first goal of the game? In the end, Arsenal showed terrific heart and character to battle back with ten men and snatch a 2-2 draw away from Chelsea, Gabriel Martinelli and Hector Bellerin both scoring equally unlikely and sensational goals in the process.
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Here are the player ratings from the 2-2 draw.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea goes past Bernd Leno of Arsenal leading up to a foul by David Luiz during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Goalkeeper
BERND LENO
GK, Arsenal7.0
Made a couple of excellent saves, especially from a Ross Barkley header late on. Commanded his penalty area well. Would still like to see him make decisions quicker when playing out from the back.
Arsenal showed terrific heart and character to battle back with ten men and <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51101529">snatch a 2-2 draw away from Chelsea</a>, Gabriel Martinelli and Hector Bellerin both scoring equally unlikely and sensational goals in the process.</p>
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<p>Here are the player ratings from the 2-2 draw.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea goes past Bernd Leno of Arsenal leading up to a foul by David Luiz during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)</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 a couple of excellent saves, especially from a Ross Barkley header late on. Commanded his penalty area well. Would still like to see him make decisions quicker when playing out from the back."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"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 a couple of excellent saves, especially from a Ross Barkley header late on. Commanded his penalty area well. Would still like to see him make decisions quicker when playing out from the back.</div> </div>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: David Luiz of Arsenal walks off after receiving a red card during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)</p>
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<h4>Centre-Backs</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="4.5" data-name="DAVID LUIZ" data-meta-a="CB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Sent off just before the half-hour mark. It was not his fault. But before he jumped all over the back of Tammy Abraham, Luiz was not exactly impressive. His passing was especially poor, turning down balls into the midfield to alleviate pressure before later pumping long clearances up the field that gave his teammates little chance to drive at the Chelsea defence. Not good."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"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">4.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Sent off just before the half-hour mark. It was not his fault. But before he jumped all over the back of Tammy Abraham, Luiz was not exactly impressive. His passing was especially poor, turning down balls into the midfield to alleviate pressure before later pumping long clearances up the field that gave his teammates little chance to drive at the Chelsea defence. Not good.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="0.0" data-name="SHKODRAN MUSTAFI" data-meta-a="CB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="What more can be said about Shkodran Mustafi at this point? He was struggling before the horrible backpass, playing several wayward passes into midfield that were intercepted by Chelsea defenders. Then he did what he always does: drops a real clanger. His poor backpass was collected by Tammy Abraham, Bernd Leno was left stranded and David Luiz could do nothing but haul the Chelsea attacker down. Recovered well following the mistake, making several crucial clearances, but the damage was already done. He just is not good enough."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"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">0.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">What more can be said about Shkodran Mustafi at this point? He was struggling before the horrible backpass, playing several wayward passes into midfield that were intercepted by Chelsea defenders. Then he did what he always does: drops a real clanger. His poor backpass was collected by Tammy Abraham, Bernd Leno was left stranded and David Luiz could do nothing but haul the Chelsea attacker down. Recovered well following the mistake, making several crucial clearances, but the damage was already done. He just is not good enough.</div> </div>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal scores his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)</p>
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<h4>Full-Backs</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="HECTOR BELLERIN" data-meta-a="RB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="A solid performance from Bellerin. Did not have the opportunity to push forward like usual, but he defended stoutly, stuck to his task dutifully, and did not offer Willian much space at all. Still looks a little short of full match sharpness, but this was an encouraging display from the Spaniard, who is now in a full-blown competition with Ainsley Maitland-Niles for a starting spot. Then he comes up with the moment of the match, bending a left-footed equaliser into the far corner. What a man!"> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"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">7.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">A solid performance from Bellerin. Did not have the opportunity to push forward like usual, but he defended stoutly, stuck to his task dutifully, and did not offer Willian much space at all. Still looks a little short of full match sharpness, but this was an encouraging display from the Spaniard, who is now in a full-blown competition with Ainsley Maitland-Niles for a starting spot. Then he comes up with the moment of the match, bending a left-footed equaliser into the far corner. What a man!</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.5" data-name="BUKAYO SAKA" data-meta-a="LB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Struggled greatly in the opening 15 or 20 minutes, attacked relentlessly by Chelsea and the excellent Callum Hudson-Odoi. But improved as the game progressed, stuck to Hudson-Odoi well once a man down, and even got forward well at times, often Arsenal’s primary outlet to release pressure. For a teenager playing out of position, this was a dutiful, diligent and encouraging performance."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"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">6.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Struggled greatly in the opening 15 or 20 minutes, attacked relentlessly by Chelsea and the excellent Callum Hudson-Odoi. But improved as the game progressed, stuck to Hudson-Odoi well once a man down, and even got forward well at times, often Arsenal’s primary outlet to release pressure. For a teenager playing out of position, this was a dutiful, diligent and encouraging performance.</div> </div>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea scores his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)</p>
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<h4>Central Midfield</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.0" data-name="GRANIT XHAKA" data-meta-a="CM" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Very poor while the match was 11 vs. 11, not showing for the ball in central midfield, only inviting pressure from Chelsea when trying to play out from the back. But once moved into central defence, the Swiss played admirably. His immobility was not so exposed, he enjoyed the greater time on the ball to play out, and his defensive instincts, which have been questioned in the past, served him well. Then he committed the cardinal sin of defending a cross, dropping two yards deeper than the defensive line to play Cesar Azpilicueta."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"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">6.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Very poor while the match was 11 vs. 11, not showing for the ball in central midfield, only inviting pressure from Chelsea when trying to play out from the back. But once moved into central defence, the Swiss played admirably. His immobility was not so exposed, he enjoyed the greater time on the ball to play out, and his defensive instincts, which have been questioned in the past, served him well. Then he committed the cardinal sin of defending a cross, dropping two yards deeper than the defensive line to play Cesar Azpilicueta.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="LUCAS TORREIRA" data-meta-a="CM" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Works so, so hard off the ball. His running was critical to the Gunners’ deep defensive play when down a man. Scrappy, energetic, winning tackles, making interceptions, this was Torreira right at his very best. Sadly, before the sending off, he was very poor, especially in possession. It was not his passing that was the problem, but rather his movement. He could not find space for the centre-backs to play into and release pressure."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"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%2FTorreira_1045x658_0.jpg%3Fitok%3DLJn9wPWN"> </div> <div class="border"> <h3 class="first-name">LUCAS TORREIRA</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">Works so, so hard off the ball. His running was critical to the Gunners’ deep defensive play when down a man. Scrappy, energetic, winning tackles, making interceptions, this was Torreira right at his very best. Sadly, before the sending off, he was very poor, especially in possession. It was not his passing that was the problem, but rather his movement. He could not find space for the centre-backs to play into and release pressure.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="5.0" data-name="MESUT OZIL" data-meta-a="CAM" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Worked hard when Mikel Arteta dropped him into central midfield following the red card, which was refreshing to see, but was utterly anonymous before then when the numbers were equal. And even during his more industrious moments, the impact and quality simply is not there. This is not the old Mesut Ozil."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"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">5.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Worked hard when Mikel Arteta dropped him into central midfield following the red card, which was refreshing to see, but was utterly anonymous before then when the numbers were equal. And even during his more industrious moments, the impact and quality simply is not there. This is not the old Mesut Ozil.</div> </div>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal scores his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)</p>
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<h4>Front Three</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.5" data-name="NICOLAS PEPE" data-meta-a="RW" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Arsenal’s best player in the opening 30 minutes, beating Emerson on several occasions, including drawing a booking after he wriggled away from the Chelsea left-back. Struggled to get in the game in the second half as the team dropped deeper and deeper, defending with the numbers disadvantage. Still would like to see him play at a higher tempo instead of always slowing down the attacking play, but there is so much potential."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"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">6.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Arsenal’s best player in the opening 30 minutes, beating Emerson on several occasions, including drawing a booking after he wriggled away from the Chelsea left-back. Struggled to get in the game in the second half as the team dropped deeper and deeper, defending with the numbers disadvantage. Still would like to see him play at a higher tempo instead of always slowing down the attacking play, but there is so much potential.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="8.0" data-name="GABRIEL MARTINELLI" data-meta-a="LW" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="MAN OF THE MATCH: Wow!! Yes, N’Golo Kante slipped, largely because Gabriel Martinelli had a poor touch when bursting forward, but he showed terrific pace, dribbling ability, control, skill, and, crucially, composure to take that extra second, slow down, and simply roll the ball into the back of the net when through on goal. After he carried the ball 67 yards, it was quite the finish. Overall, he worked tirelessly, dribbled directly when given the opportunity to do so, and was often the Gunners’ primary outlet. And all at 18."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"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">8.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">MAN OF THE MATCH: Wow!! Yes, N’Golo Kante slipped, largely because Gabriel Martinelli had a poor touch when bursting forward, but he showed terrific pace, dribbling ability, control, skill, and, crucially, composure to take that extra second, slow down, and simply roll the ball into the back of the net when through on goal. After he carried the ball 67 yards, it was quite the finish. Overall, he worked tirelessly, dribbled directly when given the opportunity to do so, and was often the Gunners’ primary outlet. And all at 18.</div> </div>
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<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="6.5" data-name="ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE" data-meta-a="ST" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="Not really sure what he was doing for Cesar Azpilicueta’s goal, seemingly ducking out of the way of the ball at the near post, but his overall work was solid. Held up the ball well, worked really hard, nipped into midfield to win back possession on several occasions. Also scored a lovely goal with a clinical finish, only to be flagged offside. Not at his best yet, but working hard."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"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">6.5</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">Not really sure what he was doing for Cesar Azpilicueta’s goal, seemingly ducking out of the way of the ball at the near post, but his overall work was solid. Held up the ball well, worked really hard, nipped into midfield to win back possession on several occasions. Also scored a lovely goal with a clinical finish, only to be flagged offside. Not at his best yet, but working hard.</div> </div>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Mason Mount of Chelsea is challenged by Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)</p>
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<h4>Substitutes</h4>
<div class="fs-shortcode" data-type="Grade" data-grade="7.0" data-name="MATTEO GUENDOUZI" data-meta-a="SUB" data-meta-b="Arsenal" data-inner-content="A very solid and committed performance from Guendouzi. Ran his tail off, which is precisely what the team needed at that stage, drove forward with the ball to relieve pressure, and won fouls at key moments."> <div class="grade remove-native-227"> <div class="grade-header"> <div class="photo"> <img src=https://paininthearsenal.com/2020/01/21/arsenal-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-word-gabriel-martinelli/"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">SUB,</span> <span class="team">Arsenal</span> </div> <div class="the-grade"> <h3 class="letter-grade">7.0</h3> </div> </div> <div class="details">A very solid and committed performance from Guendouzi. Ran his tail off, which is precisely what the team needed at that stage, drove forward with the ball to relieve pressure, and won fouls at key moments.</div> </div>
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