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Arsenal player ratings vs Fulham as Nketiah snatches point

By Mac Johnson

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal looks dejected during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at Emirates Stadium on April 18, 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 Facundo Arrizabalaga - Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal looks dejected during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at Emirates Stadium on April 18, 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 Facundo Arrizabalaga - Pool/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal’s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Elneny controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo by IAN WALTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Elneny controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo by IAN WALTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Midfielders

RCM: Mohamed Elneny – 6.0

Playing as the single pivot gave him room to run, and if there’s one thing Elneny can do, it’s run forever. He did have a bit of trouble covering both Mario Lemina and Andre-Frank Zambo-Anguissa, he wasn’t terribly exposed. Nothing special, and deservedly subbed for Partey.

LCM: Dani Ceballos – 6.5

Looked very sharp in possession. Drifted to the left side, leaving Elneny as a single pivot, and caused the Fulham midfield no end of problems, as he kept popping up in different pockets of space. Looked frustrated not to have scored on two separate occasions, and his performance levels dropped after that, though he did draw a few key fouls.

CAM: Emile Smith Rowe – 5.5

Rotated well with Saka, almost as per protocol at this point. He has this lovely technique on his first touch, where he kills the ball completely dead, and he was very useful in creating space up front. Didn’t impose himself on the game particularly, but did an excellent job of clogging up the midfield. Sloppy when switched to the right wing.