Arsenal player ratings vs Aston Villa: Saka secures huge 1-0 win

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on March 19, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on March 19, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) reacts during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Nicolas Pepe – 5/10 – Was the target of long balls as Arsenal sought to bypass the Villa high press, while off the ball he was constantly on the move and looking to force his side up the pitch.

Got an earful from is manager for some poor defensive positioning.

Eddie Nketiah – 3/10 – Not much of an impression for Nketiah who even amusingly slipped in the box when played in. All he needed to do in this game was run. He didn’t.

Rob Holding – N/A – Low Block Holding fulfilling his new niche in this team.