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Arsenal player ratings vs Benfica: Aubameyang double seals progression

By Ross Kennerley

Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League 32 Second Leg football match between Arsenal and Benfica at the Karaiskaki Stadium in Athens, on February 25, 2021. (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League 32 Second Leg football match between Arsenal and Benfica at the Karaiskaki Stadium in Athens, on February 25, 2021. (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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PIRAEUS, GREECE – FEBRUARY 25: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between Arsenal FC and SL Benfica at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 25, 2021 in Piraeus, Greece. Arsenal face SL Benfica at a neutral venue in Piraeus behind closed doors to prevent the spread of Covid-19 variants. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) /

Arsenal Forwards Ratings

Bukayo Saka (RW) – 8/10 – Such a genius footballing brain. Understanding the flow of the game and the outlook of the opposition, he knows the spaces where he can hurt which he showed in devastating fashion for the opening goal.

His impact waned as the game wore on, as it did for many, but he produced magic to set up the captain. AGAIN.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (ST) – 8/10 – Beautifully taken first goal and was a hair away from getting a second with an almost identical finish.

His general play was lacking in the centre-forward role, but who cares. He scored twice. Two great goals.

Emile Smith Rowe (LW) – 5/10 – Didn’t take initiative enough for large spells. Lacked the instinct to take his man on or turn, instead looking to be the creative addition to moves as opposed to the instigator of them.

He isn’t at his best on the left even if the system allows for fluidity and movement, as well as interchanging with Aubameyang. Kept up his pressing, though.

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