Arsenal player ratings vs Villarreal: Pepe penalty rescues hope

By Henry Payne | Apr 29, 2021

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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Arsenal’s French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe (2R) grabs the ball after scoring during the Europa League semi-final first leg football match between Villarreal and Arsenal at the Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on April 29, 2021. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP) (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images). /

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Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5/10 – Came on to play as a striker after Ceballos was given his marching orders. Immediately gave the team a lift with his tenacity.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – N/A – Made a late cameo appearance after his illness. Could have scored in added time.

Mohamed Elneny – N/A – Came on in added time.

Willian – N/A – Came on in added time.

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