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Fabio Vieira was always trying to make things happen. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
Jorginho (DM) – 5.5/10 – Lack of athleticism was exposed on several occasions and he struggled to gain a foothold on proceedings with the ball.
Granit Xhaka (CM) – 6.5/10 – Thought this was one of Xhaka’s more impressive performances since the World Cup. Posed a threat at the back post, and his surges in behind were well timed.
Fabio Vieira (CM) – 7/10 – Not everything he tried on Thursday evening came off, but it wasn’t for a lack of trying. Vieira looked comfortable in more familiar surroundings and was utilised as a false nine to close out the contest. Grabbed another assist.
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<p>Arsenal were soon level thanks to a huge slice of luck when Granit Xhaka’s overhit pass was converted into his own net by Hidemasa Morita.</p>
<p>With the scores level, Mikel Arteta rolled the dice and shuffled his pack but neither side could find a third goal in the closing stages.</p>
<h2>Sporting CP 2-2 Arsenal player ratings</h2>
<p>Here are the Arsenal player ratings from Lisbon.</p>
<h2>Goalkeeper & Defenders</h2>
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<p><strong>Matt Turner (GK) – 4/10</strong> <strong>–</strong> Rusty. Never looked comfortable with the ball at his feet and could’ve been more assertive from the corner that culminated in Sporting’s first goal. Made a couple of good saves from long range efforts in the first half.</p>
<p><strong>Ben White (RB) – 6/10 –</strong> Not much to comment on, to be honest.</p>
<p><strong>William Saliba (CB) – 7/10 –</strong> Stood out amid a poor defensive display and grabbed his second Arsenal goal.</p>
<p><strong>Jakub Kiwior (CB) – 5/10 –</strong> Not the most convincing of debuts. Pote exploited the space in behind Kiwior which led to Sporting’s second.</p>
<p><strong>Oleksandr Zinchenko (LB) – 5/10 –</strong> Frustrated by his performance throughout and was understandably withdrawn just after the hour.</p>
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<p><strong>Jorginho (DM) – 5.5/10 –</strong> Lack of athleticism was exposed on several occasions and he struggled to gain a foothold on proceedings with the ball.</p>
<p><strong>Granit Xhaka (CM) – 6.5/10 –</strong> Thought this was one of Xhaka’s more impressive performances since the World Cup. Posed a threat at the back post, and his surges in behind were well timed.</p>
<p><strong>Fabio Vieira (CM) – 7/10 –</strong> Not everything he tried on Thursday evening came off, but it wasn’t for a lack of trying. Vieira looked comfortable in more familiar surroundings and was utilised as a false nine to close out the contest. Grabbed another assist.</p>
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<p><strong>Bukayo Saka (RW) – 5.5/10 –</strong> Sporting made a concerted effort to slow Saka down and he wasn’t given much room to breathe down Arsenal’s right. Relatively quiet as a result.</p>
<p><strong>Gabriel Martinelli (ST) – 5.5/10 –</strong> Was a frustrating night for Martinelli as he returned to a central function. Had a couple of chances but couldn’t convert. Would’ve been special had he rounded off that stunning solo sequence.</p>
<p><strong>Reiss Nelson (LW) – 6/10 –</strong> A livewire down the left and was bright in one-vs-one situations. Just couldn’t connect with the final action.</p>
<h2>Substitutes</h2>
<p><strong>Takehiro Tomiyasu – 6/10</strong></p>
<p><strong>Gabriel – 6/10 </strong></p>
<p><strong>Thomas Partey – 5/10</strong></p>
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