Arsenal player ratings vs Watford: Gunners go fourth with 3-2 win

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WATFORD, ENGLAND – MARCH 06: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road on March 06, 2022 in Watford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Martin Odegaard (AM) – 8/10 – Exceptional timing on the ball. When to hold it that split second longer and when to release first time is second nature to him. His vision in possession and work rate off it is the best this team has seen in years.

Ran the show on Sunday and added gloss to his performance was a gorgeous opening goal.

Thomas Partey (DM) – 8/10 – Elegant, physical and inventive, Partey’s role in keeping Arsenal ticking over and facilitating that in front of him was very impressive yet again.

He’s someone bursting with confidence as witnessed with the precision of his body feints and no-look touches.

Granit Xhaka (AM) – 7/10 – It was Arsenal’s left side that was a weakness for most of the afternoon, with the trio of Xhaka, Martinelli and Tierney not on the same page defensively. Xhaka was mostly a calming presence in midfield though, offering Partey an option on the ball, although the sloppiness he showed for Watford’s second was wasteful.

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