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Arsenal player ratings vs Leicester: Pepe and Willian star in comeback win

By Mac Johnson

Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on February 28, 2021. (Photo by Tim Keeton / 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 TIM KEETON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on February 28, 2021. (Photo by Tim Keeton / 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 TIM KEETON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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LEICESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal at The King Power Stadium on February 28, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Arsenal Midfielders Ratings

RCM: Mohamed Elneny – 6.0

It’s clear he’s in the side mostly to protect Xhaka. To his credit, he grew into the game as the Gunners looked to pull apart Leicester, as he was often the only player making central runs. His defensive acumen came to the fore as well, as he scooped up a number of balls to the center throughout the game. Really frustrated the Foxes.

LCM: Granit Xhaka – 6.8

Really starting to dictate possession, calling for runs and orchestrating play. An unfortunate turnover off a double-team lead to the first goal, but grew beyond it. A classic Xhaka game, if there is such a thing. Passed well, ran hard, communicated constantly, and didn’t get beat on too many one-on-one sprints. All you can ask for.

AM: Emile Smith Rowe – 5.5

Made a number of lovely, vertical runs, which were the only real bright spot in the opening few minutes. Very sharp on the ball as well, just not enough touches for my liking. Really sad to see him go off early, as I don’t think we’ve seen the best of him these past few matches.

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