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Arsenal Vs Vitoria SC: Player ratings – Welcome, Nicolas Pepe

By Andrew Dowdeswell

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 24: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal celebrates with team mates after scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 24: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal celebrates with team mates after scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /

Arsenal hosted Vitoria SC in their third Europa League group game on Thursday night. Here are the player ratings from the 3-2 win.

Well, that was wild. Arsenal disappointed for the majority of Thursday night’s 3-2 victory over Vitoria SC, lacking creativity, control, and, apparently, a formation. But after the introduction of a central midfield at half-time and an inspired Nicolas Pepe, the Gunners eventually got the job, the £72 million whipping two brilliant left-footed freekicks into the corner to secure the three points.

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Here are the player ratings.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 24: Arsenal line up prior to the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 24: Arsenal line up prior to the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /

Goalkeeper

7.0. Solid performance from Martinez. Could not do anything for either of the goals and made several very good saves to keep his team in the game. Beginning to push Leno hard for the number one spot, which is precisely what he needs to do.. GK. Arsenal. EMILIANO MARTINEZ