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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland: Nketiah nets hat-trick in 5-1 win

By Ross Kennerley

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal and his hat-trick during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on December 21, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal and his hat-trick during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on December 21, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal’s Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (R) has an unsuccessful shot during the English League Cup quarter-final football match between Arsenal and Sunderland. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Mohamed Elneny (CM) – 7/10 – Every single phrase, word or description usually reserved for Mohamed Elneny can be used again here. Negative on the ball but still tidy in possession, there was a sluggishness to his play tonight unlike that seen at Old Trafford.

Usual tidy Mo.

Martin Odegaard (AM) – 8/10 – The brightest spark for Arsenal as he was the one controlling attacking sequences and feeding teammates into spaces either side.

Showed silkiness throughout and threaded some delightful passes.

Emile Smith Rowe (AM) – 6/10 – Not the best night for Smith Rowe who lost possession more than is usually seen from him. Struggled in a congested midfield area and wasn’t as penetrative as he would have liked.

When Sunderland energy levels died he got much more involved and caused all sorts of problems.

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