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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: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal looks on 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) /

Forwards

Nicolas Pepe (RW) – 6/10 – The Ivorian showcased his ability to dribble past players well, however the winger once again over-elaborated at times and nullified the danger of himself by over-thinking things on a number of occasions. The record signing was subbed off for Alexandre Lacazette after playing until the end of the first half of extra-time.

Reiss Nelson (LW) – 5/10 – Reiss Nelson was not supposed to be starting in the fixture, however, after an injury to Martinelli, the 21-year-old was given the nod. He looked a threat throughout the first 45, but despite getting into good positions, the Englishman was unable to pull off the final ball. The last minute inclusion was subbed off in the 56 minute.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (ST) – 7/10 – The captain had the only real chance of the first half after finding acres of space on the right, unfortunately, his tight angled shot was fired right at the keeper. In the second half he did have a few chances that he was unable to capitalize on – most of which were half-chances.

The captain scored the second goal in extra-time after a beautiful sequence with Xhaka and Tierney to seal the win.

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