Arsenal player ratings vs Southampton: Thumping 3-0 win
![LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Ben White, Alexandre Lacazette and Granit Xhaka after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Ben White, Alexandre Lacazette and Granit Xhaka after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/1e3b01d9c32262750f15ad0e549d809c5e472b24f9f80199abbfc64f2aebb87b.jpg)
Forwards
Bukayo Saka (RW) – 8/10 – Grabbed the assist and was a thorn in Kyle Walker-Peters’ side all afternoon. Made a number of glorious runs down the right, some that weren’t picked out, and came within a lick of paint from getting on the scoresheet.
Such a top talent.
Alexandre Lacazette (ST) – 7/10 – Could (should) have had a hat-trick…in the first half. He took his goal very well and played in a more advanced role than he has done previously, but his unwillingness to shoot further demonstrates Arsenal’s urgency to sign a striker.
Gabriel Martinelli (LW) – 8/10 – Was supremely bright throughout and got himself an assist with a neat Brazilian connection from the corner.
Brought real pace to the forward line and never gave Southampton’s backline a second to rest. Energetic, aggressive and threatening. Brings something to the forward line that no other does.
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