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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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Arsenal’s English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe  (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Emile Smith Rowe – 8/10 – The enthusiastic youngster changed the game and added vigor to the previously lackluster and predictable attack.  He was nearly sent off but VAR showed that the challenge was not nearly as bad as it first looked. The blonde Kevin De Bruyne took advantage of staying on the pitch by scoring the game winner in extra-time.

Granit Xhaka – 7/10 – The Swiss international added the composure which Willock lacked in the middle of the park. The change made sense on paper, but it did not make Arsenal any more threatening in regular time. After the 90 finished, however, he made his presence known with a tremendous effort saved well by Dubravka. He then put Saka in with a great chance and contributed to the second goal too.

Bukayo Saka – 7/10 – Saka brought more to the table than Willian and had a lot to do with the game winner finding Lacazette who assisted the game winner with his noggin.

Alexandre Lacazette – 7/10 – Lacazette has been in brilliant form recently and his introduction helped see the Gunners to victory. The former Lyon man found Smith-Rowe well with a header for the game winning goal.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles- N/A- Many were calling for a start for Maitland-Niles, but he was only given a few minutes of action.

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