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Arsenal player ratings vs West Ham: Lacazette seals comeback draw

By Mac Johnson

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with Gabriel Martinelli and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on March 21, 2021 in London, 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 Justin Tallis - Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with Gabriel Martinelli and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on March 21, 2021 in London, 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 Justin Tallis - Pool/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on March 21, 2021 in London, 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 Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on March 21, 2021 in London, 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 Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

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RW: Bukayo Saka – 7.5

Dunno why he started on the left wing, because he started creating as soon as he moved to the right. His normal skillset all came to the fore, and it’s no shock that he got the “hockey assist” for Laca’s goal. Should have done better when the Frenchman returned the favor, but never stopped trying. Really came into his own in the second half, as he so often does.

LW: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 4.0

His first real action in the match was a fantastic slide tackle on Jesse Lingard, which puts in perspective his apparent mindset coming into this match after his North London Derby snub. He looked bright, ran hard, and was promising early on. And as soon as West Ham scored their first goal, he disappeared. Anonymous from then on out. He needs to start jumping for headers as well. By far our worst attacker on the night, and rightfully withdrawn for Gabriel Martinelli.

ST: Alexandre Lacazette – 8.0

He ran hard, I guess. Completely anonymous until his smashing finish off a Chambers cross. Brilliant first touch, brilliant finish. That was an angry strike, deflection be damned. From there, he really grew into the game, spinning defenders and dropping onto the ball, and really looking sharp in the box. And it was a stunning header to score what was technically his first goal of the game. Great showing.

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