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Arsenal Player Ratings vs Newcastle: Toons Turned Over in Extra-Time

By Daniel Finton

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 09, 2021 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 09, 2021 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 09: Joe Willock of Arsenal (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Mohammed Elneny (CM) – 5/10 – The Egyptian put forth a typical Elneny performance. He did well to keep the ball and also put a good shift in – as usual he did not offer much creatively.

Joe Willock (CM)- 5/10 – Willock’s best moment of the match was in the 64th minute when his header was saved by Dubravka. He was deployed in a deeper role which he looked uncomfortable in at times. His erratic mannerisms can be effective, but in my opinion, he belongs further up the pitch.

Willian (CAM) – 4/10 – Willian had a very poor game and he was rightfully hooked for Bukayo Saka. At times he looked astoundingly nonathletic and completely disinterested. The poor performance is a good indicator of how poorly his time at the Emirates has been thus far.

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