Arsenal vs Blackpool player ratings: Joe Willock, you rule

By Josh Sippie | Jan 5, 2019

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Joe Willock of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Blackpool and Arsenal at Bloomfield Road on January 5, 2019 in Blackpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images) /

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7.4. Actually played quite well, all things considered. Didn’t do anything particularly rip-roaring, but he never has been one for things like that. He was steady, determined and you could tell his passion for play hadn’t been dulled in the slightest over the lack of appearances.. CM. Arsenal. MOHAMED ELNENY

7.8. Central to just about everything that happened. Was even playing centerback and fullback at times, though it might have been unnecessary. Every drive, every forward push, he was right in the midst of all of it. If he wasn’t leading the counter attack, he was a key runner in the counter attack. Two goals came off of rebounds from his shots, so a testament to just how vital he was.. CM. Arsenal. AARON RAMSEY