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David Raya (7/10):
Might have expected a busier evening against an in-form Villa side but was a virtual bystander throughout the 90 minutes. Made a good save in stoppage time but was then undone minutes afterwards.
Jurrien Timber (7/10):
Returned to the team at right-back and Arsenal looked all the better for it.
William Saliba (7/10):
Brilliant touch to deny Watkins a great chance before half-time. The flag had gone up but Saliba didn't know that.
Gabriel Magalhaes (8/10):
Made his first start since returning from injury and scored the crucial opener to send Arsenal on their way to victory. Brave header to deny Tielemans in the second half.
Piero Hincapie (6/10):
Great ball to tee up Gyokeres in the first half and looked set to score Arsenal's third in the second half but slipped badly in the penalty area.
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Martin Odegaard (8/10):
Did really well to win the ball back and then put Zubimendi through for Arsenal's second with a killer pass. Fired a good chance over on the hour and then forced Martinez to tip one around the post in a really strong second-half showing.
Martin Zubimendi (8/10):
Kept his composure really well to run onto Odegaard's pass and calmly poke the ball past Martinez to double Arsenal's lead.
Mikel Merino (5/10):
Really didn't offer very much at all, particularly in the first half. Fortunate to escape a second booking for a tug on Rogers.
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Bukayo Saka (6/10):
Looked some way off his best and was guilty of giving the ball away too often. Yet he still came up with an assist with a good delivery for the opener.
Viktor Gyokeres (5/10):
Another frustrating match for the striker. Only had five touches in the first half and two of those were headers that flew off target. Needs more service.
Leandro Trossard (7/10):
Lively presence down the left flank as always, but struggled to create many chances for Gyokeres. Scored Arsenal's third with a great strike.
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Christian Norgaard (6/10):
On for Merino for the final 15 minutes or so.
Gabriel Jesus (8/10):
Scored with his first touch after replacing Gyokeres to make it 4-0.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (7/10):
Came on with the game already won.
Ben White (N/A):
A late sub to help see it out.
Noni Madueke (N/A):
Another late sub.
Mikel Arteta (7/10):
His team were unconvincing again in the first half, with Rice badly missed in midfield, but showed character as they simply ran out away it after the break. Couldn't really have asked for a better night.
