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Arsenal player ratings vs Villarreal: Pepe penalty rescues hope

By Henry Payne

VILLARREAL, SPAIN - APRIL 29: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal scores their team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League Semi-final First Leg match between Villareal CF and Arsenal at Estadio de la Ceramica on April 29, 2021 in Villarreal, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Europe 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 David Ramos/Getty Images)
VILLARREAL, SPAIN - APRIL 29: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal scores their team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League Semi-final First Leg match between Villareal CF and Arsenal at Estadio de la Ceramica on April 29, 2021 in Villarreal, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Europe 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 David Ramos/Getty Images) /
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CASTELLON, SPAIN – APRIL 29: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League match between Villarreal v Arsenal at the Estadio de la Ceramica on April 29, 2021 in Castellon Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images).
CASTELLON, SPAIN – APRIL 29: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League match between Villarreal v Arsenal at the Estadio de la Ceramica on April 29, 2021 in Castellon Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images). /

Midfielders

Thomas Partey (CM) – 6/10 – His passing has been wayward in recent weeks, as has his shooting. The Ghanaian is doing some nice things, but he’s not in the best run of form. It will come.

Dani Ceballos (CM) – 3/10 – Played a couple of lovely passes into space for Nicolas Pépé. His lack of athleticism was then exposed on a couple of occasions, and he was given his marching orders early in the second half just as Arsenal were gaining some momentum. So, so poor.

Martin Ødegaard (AM) – 5.5/10 – Had a couple of nice touches, but like a few of his teammates, was mostly a non-factor. Was replaced by Gabriel Martinelli just after the hour mark.

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