Arsenal player ratings vs Fulham as Nketiah snatches point

By Mac Johnson | Apr 18, 2021

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 Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (L) attempts an overhead kick during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo by IAN WALTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Front Three

RW: Bukayo Saka – 6.0

Genuinely a constant threat. My countryman Antonee Robinson will be having nightmares for weeks. Looked extremely sharp for the first thirty minutes or so, but almost seemed to tire as Fulham stepped up in possession more. Looked a step too slow, which is rare for him. Maybe needs a rest?

LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 7.0

Man of the Match (but only because I had to pick one). Threatening in the early seconds, nearly scored an incredible dinked finish. But you know what they say about starting as you mean to continue. Took one of Ceballos’ that was saved by Areola, but just never stopped driving at Ola Aina. Defended rather well, too, and was our first outlet on the counter. The only player who got more energetic as the match continued.

CF: Alexandre Lacazette – 5.0

Very much a contrasting performance from his previous two, in that he was rather anonymous. Led the press quite well, but other than an early clipped ball to Martinelli that nearly earned him an assist, he didn’t really do much in possession. Heartbreaking to see him pull up with a hamstring injury.