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Arsenal player ratings vs Everton: Leno howler gifts defeat

By Henry Payne

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Bernd Leno of Arsenal lets in a shot through his legs as Richarlison of Everton scores a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. 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 James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Bernd Leno of Arsenal lets in a shot through his legs as Richarlison of Everton scores a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. 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 James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 23: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal shoots whilst under pressure from Ben Godfrey of Everton during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2021 in London, England.
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 23: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal shoots whilst under pressure from Ben Godfrey of Everton during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2021 in London, England. /

Forwards

Bukayo Saka (RW) – 6/10 – Certainly not Saka’s best performance. Lucas Digne marked him tightly throughout and nothing really worked for him.

Eddie Nketiah (ST) – 7/10 (MOTM) – Nketiah was under pressure tonight. He needed to show that he was more than just a poacher and that he could contribute to the wider game. He succeeded in doing so. His movement and his pressing was very good, even without any service.

Nicolas Pépé (LW) – 6.5/10 – His performances have been more rounded and consistent recently, and the Ivorian was a constant threat during his time on the pitch. Lively and willing, he fired an inviting cross across the Everton box before being surprisingly withdrawn.

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