Arsenal player ratings vs Manchester United: Xhaka stunner seals 3-1 win

Midfielders

Mohamed Elneny (CM) – 8/10 – Always showed calmness picking up the ball even when surrounded by United bodies, and while his choice of pass did often frustrate, there was more effort to feed the ball forward into Odegaard between the lines. His experience was vital in this match.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – 8/10 – Maintained some level of control but could do nothing in the second half when he had to cover relentlessly for Nuno’s marauding chaos at left-back. One of few reliable players on the team.

And when Arsenal were truly on the ropes and looking destined to concede the equaliser, he stepped up with a stunning goal – his first of the season. In the last two matches Arsenal have needed Xhaka, and he’s stood up.

Martin Odegaard (AM) – 8/10 – Arsenal are very lucky to have this special player. He was picking up positions in between the lines all game and constantly posed a threat to United’s backline.

His impression on the match waned when the Gunners lost all concept of control, but his elegant touches and clever choice of pass helped the team tremendously. With 90+ minutes on the clock he was still pressing like a mad man.

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