Arsenal Vs Chelsea: Player ratings

Arsenal Vs Chelsea: Player ratings – Defiance in defeat

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 29: Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal is closed down by Willian of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 29, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Full-Backs

RB. Arsenal. AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES. 8.0. This is the Maitland-Niles that he can be. When he does not play complacently, focuses on the task at hand, and makes the most of his athletic and technical qualities, this is the type of performance he can produce. Most specifically, Maitland-Niles was extremely quick to close down Chelsea attackers. He never hesitated to push out wide, he was rarely beaten in one-on-ones, and his composure on the ball shone through.

BUKAYA SAKA. 6.5. Tired greatly in the final half-hour. Willian started to gain more space and cause problems and Saka looked increasingly shattered. Before that time, his performance was solid, which is a huge compliment for a young player playing out of position. Did not get forward much but stuck to his defensive task dutifully, which is all you can ask for.. LB. Arsenal