Arsenal player ratings vs Tottenham: Derby delight in 3-1 win

Arsenal player ratings vs Tottenham: Derby delight with 3-1 win

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates with Granit Xhaka, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Martin Odegaard after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 26: Thomas Partey of Arsenal turns away from Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Thomas Partey (CM) – 8/10 – Tottenham couldn’t get close to him. He and his partner dominated central areas and left Spurs chasing shadows.

Their efforts to cut lanes to him were futile and his one-touch passing and long distribution was a joy to watch. He is a Rolls Royce.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – 8/10 – Was Xhaka ever going to have a bad game? No need to answer.

There were huge question marks over his inclusion but this is a man who loves adversity. Coming into the side having not played for a while, he broke lines with his passing, brought calmness on the ball and his intervention from Ramsdale’s poor backpass was the springboard for the second goal.

Martin Odegaard (AM) – 8/10 – Got crowed out but always found a way. His energy, enthusiasm and work off the ball was exceptional and the way he always managed to get into space was a crucial component of the way Arsenal set up. Some of the link-up play and one touch passing was brilliant.

Infectious character.

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