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Kepa Arrizabalaga (7/10):
A rare start for the goalkeeper who had virtually nothing to in the first half. Had one wobbly moment after the break and was booked late on for time-wasting. Couldn't do much about the goal but ended up being the hero by saving Lacroix's penalty to seal the win.
Jurrien Timber (6/10):
Got forwards regularly and had chances to score. Headed over a great Martinelli cross in the first half, scored in the shoot-out.
William Saliba (8/10):
Another quality performance from the Frenchman. Excellent on the ball and made several important tackles, particularly to deny Jean-Philippe Mateta late on. Struck a confident penalty in the shoot-out.
Riccardo Calafiori (6/10):
Did a good job alongside Saliba and handled the threat of Mateta well. Beaten by Jefferson Lerma in the air for the equaliser but scored in the shoot-out.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (6/10):
Looked a little short of confidence and was guilty of dallying on the ball at times.
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Christian Norgaard (8/10):
Really solid performance in midfield by Norgaard. Showed his quality and put forward a strong case for more minutes.
Mikel Merino (6/10):
Led the team out against Palace but it was hardly a captain's performance from the Spain star. Did score his penalty in the shoot-out, though.
Eberechi Eze (5/10):
An underwhelming performance against his former club and no surprise to see him hooked in the second half.
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Noni Madueke (5/10):
Had two great chances in the first half but put both straight at the goalkeeper.
Gabriel Jesus (6/10):
Had several chances on his 100th Arsenal appearance but couldn't beat Benitez in the Palace goal.
Gabriel Martinelli (8/10):
Really lively down the left and was Arsenal's best attacker in the first half. Linked up well with Jesus but took a hefty knock right before half-time and went off after the break.
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Leandro Trossard (7/10):
Sent on just before the hour with Arsenal needing a goal and was a lively presence. Scored his penalty.
Martin Odegaard (7/10):
Arsenal looked better going forward with the Norwegian on the pitch. Took a penalty and scored.
Bukayo Saka (7/10):
Delivered the corner from which Lacroix put through his own net for the only goal of the game. Also scored his penalty.
Declan Rice (7/10):
Only a late sub but took a penalty in the shoot-out and made no mistake.
Mikel Arteta (6/10):
Made eight changes to his team for the match but saw his side lack a killer edge once again. Cut a frustrated figure on the touchline as his team toiled to another unimpressive victory.
