Arsenal vs Crystal Palace player ratings: Hidden resilience

By Josh Sippie | Jan 11, 2020

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Referee Paul Tierney shows a red card to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) /

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7.2. <strong>Man of the Match.</strong> Out of nowhere, he’s learned how to confidently control the ball. It’s a beautiful thing to see. And he defends so much better than I remember too. Had a fantastic clearance off the line in just before the 80th minute. He had to get it absolutely right and he did. That was what gave him the slight bump for man of the match. He literally saved the game.. CB. Arsenal. SOKRATIS

Arsenal. DAVID LUIZ. 6.8. Hard done on the deflection. Defended very well on the day and his passing was killer. It started the Aubameyang goal, after all. That said, if you ever want a “how not to take a free kick” tutorial, just look at his in the 85th minute.. CB