Arsenal player ratings vs Olympiacos: Odegaard, Gabriel and Elneny strike

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PIRAEUS, GREECE – MARCH 11: Mady Camara of Olympiakos and Martin Odegaard of Arsenal battle for possession during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 First Leg match between Olympiacos and Arsenal at Karaiskakis Stadium on March 11, 2021 in Piraeus, Greece. Sporting stadiums around Europe 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 Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) /

Arsenal Midfielders Ratings

Thomas Partey (CM) – 6/10 – Not his best day even if his stats don’t necessarily back up that claim. His feints on the ball and shoulder drops to dummy his opponents are a joy to watch, but on occasion his second touch let him down and he lost his bearings.

Looked sharper in the second half but came off early, either as an injury warning or as part of his rehabilitation.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – 7/10 – If there was evidence wanted that his mistake at Burnley was just a blip in the renaissance he’s enjoying then Thursday’s game proved it. Rarely put a foot wrong.

Martin Odegaard (AM) – 7/10 – What a goal. Xhaka vs Liverpool vibes with the sting in that shot. Interestingly, he’d allowed sloppiness to seep into his game in the minutes building towards that strike, with a few weak touches and a hospital ball to Leno.

Involved throughout either as a false nine or dropping into midfield alongside Thomas Partey, he’s finding his feet.

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