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Arsenal Player Ratings vs Newcastle: Aubameyang at the Double

By Ross Kennerley

Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (C) celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 18, 2021. (Photo by Adam Davy / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADAM DAVY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (C) celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 18, 2021. (Photo by Adam Davy / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADAM DAVY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Newcastle United’s English midfielder Matty Longstaff (R) vies with Arsenal’s Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey (Photo by CATHERINE IVILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Arsenal Midfielders Ratings

Thomas Partey (CM) – 8/10 – Wasn’t involved enough in the opening 15 minutes but as soon as he started getting on the ball more Arsenal’s better moments in the match came. He doesn’t need multiple touches before releasing possession and his array of passes made for better variety in attacking phases.

Broke the press and found Aubameyang superbly for the opener, a wonderful example of why he’s brilliantly suited to Premier League football. A calming presence full of natural ability that bursts at the seams. This having played just 25 minutes in six weeks.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – 7/10 – Do you highlight the defensive steel he showed or pick him up on the obvious limitations he has with speed and mobility that were noticeable on Monday? In terms of control, Xhaka did well alongside Partey in dominating the midfield, rarely seeing a pass go astray although on a few occasions his final ball let him down.

Solid outing. By far Partey’s best partner at present.

Emile Smith Rowe (AM) – 8/10 – Another lively showing from Smith Rowe, who has no problem being the brightest spark in a generally blunt side. Drifting into the pockets, linking with his teammates, it was everything we’ve come to be used to from him, topped off with a delightful jinking run to set up Saka for the second.

The future.

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