Arsenal player ratings vs Burnley: Granit Xhaka howler in dramatic draw

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal takes a shot at the goal which is blocked by Erik Pieters of Burnley FC during the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on March 06, 2021 in Burnley, 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 Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images) /

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Arsenal’s Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka reacts after Burnley’s New Zealand striker Chris Wood scores his team’s opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on March 6, 2021. / (Photo by JON SUPER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Arsenal Midfielders Ratings

Thomas Partey (CM) – 7/10 – His involvement for the opening goal was mouth-watering. It wasn’t this sudden world-class moment, but a moment that could only have come from a world-class player.

He was a commanding presence in the centre of the park, being composed in possession and progressive with his distribution. A cut above Arsenal midfielders.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – 4/10 – You can’t excuse the mistake. It’s baffling. The pass from Leno was designed with the intention of Xhaka playing the ball first time into either corner. His decision-making in that situation is insane.

A shame, because he was relatively solid otherwise.

Martin Odegaard (AM) – 6/10 – Was lively playing off Aubameyang even if he wasn’t totally at the races. Tried to make things happen in advanced areas but Arsenal were overly poor in the final third collectively.

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