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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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Arsenal’s English defender Calum Chambers (L) shakes hands with Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta after the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Arsenal. (Photo by PAUL CHILDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Manager and Substitutes

Mikel Arteta – 6.0

I was genuinely angry at him after the first half, which is ironic, given I might be his biggest fan. Starting Calum Chambers looked to be a mistake, and playing Aubameyang off the right with Saka off the left equally so. We were also so passive it looked like we had expected to play Olympiacos again, the onus of which cannot be entirely put to the players. But he did prove me wrong eventually, and rescued a 3-3 draw from a seemingly incumbent defeat. Great substitutions.

Sub: Emile Smith Rowe – 6.0

Looked to play as a No. 8, and his progression was extremely sharp, as per always. Made great runs, and tried to influence the game. Tidy.

Sub: Nicolas Pepe – 6.5

Looked to pick up where Saka left off, and it worked. Bagged a stunning assist for Alexandre Lacazette’s second goal, with his RIGHT FOOT! Created throughout his 25 minutes on the pitch.

Sub: Gabriel Martinelli – 6.0

A much better cameo than against Olympiacos. Looked to play with the fire that resounded in this Arsenal team in the second half. So energetic; playing at 100 MPH all the time. I just enjoyed watching him play.

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