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Arsenal Player Ratings vs Chelsea: A Christmas Cracker

By Henry Payne

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Rob Holding, Emile Smith Rowe, Mohamed Elneny, Hector Bellerin, Gabriel Martinelli, Alexandre Lacazette and Bukayo Saka after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Andrew Boyers - Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Rob Holding, Emile Smith Rowe, Mohamed Elneny, Hector Bellerin, Gabriel Martinelli, Alexandre Lacazette and Bukayo Saka after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Andrew Boyers - Pool/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 26: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal scores from a free kick for his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Boyers – Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 26: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal scores from a free kick for his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Boyers – Pool/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Mohamed Elneny (RCM) – 5/10 – Gave the ball away in dangerous areas too often. Worked tirelessly as per usual.

Granit Xhaka (LCM) – 7/10 – Straight back into the team after his suspension and lots of criticism, his excellent pass led to the penalty and his thunderbolt doubled the lead before the interval. A composed return.

Emile Smith Rowe (CAM) – 7/10 – His cameo appearances have warranted more minutes, and the youngster was positive and bright from the offset. Deserves to keep his place against Brighton.

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