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Arsenal Vs Olympiakos: Player ratings – Nightmare

By Andrew Dowdeswell

Olympiakos' French-born Moroccan striker Youssef El-Arabi celebrates after scoring their late goal in extra time during the UEFA Europa league round of 32 second leg football match between Arsenal and Olympiakos at the Emirates stadium in London on February 27, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Olympiakos' French-born Moroccan striker Youssef El-Arabi celebrates after scoring their late goal in extra time during the UEFA Europa league round of 32 second leg football match between Arsenal and Olympiakos at the Emirates stadium in London on February 27, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 27: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Copa/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 27: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Copa/Getty Images) /

Substitutes

7.0. An excellent substitution from Mikel Arteta, Lucas Torreira provided the exact type of energy that Arsenal required. His passing was nothing spectacular, though it was simple and quick, but his work without the ball was superb. He understands when to press and when to stand off, he is a nuisance to play against, and reads the game well to make interception after interception.. SUB. Arsenal. LUCAS TORREIRA

5.0. Is he ready to play consistently at this level? Probably not. His touch is still inconsistent, his passing is poor, and all he really brings is athleticism and drive. When the game is open, he is dangerous, but when trying to break down a deep-lying defence, his quality is lacking.. SUB. Arsenal. JOE WILLOCK

There are no official ratings for Gabriel Martinelli and Sokratis, though it was evident the threat Martinelli posed as soon as he took to the pitch, his movement and intensity causing problems and creating space. Meanwhile, Sokratis let his man do for Olympiakos’ late winner.