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Arsenal player ratings vs Leeds: Nketiah brace seals nervy 2-1 win

By Ross Kennerley

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates scoring their side's second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on May 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates scoring their side's second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on May 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal’s Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Mohamed Elneny (CM) – 8/10 – When he get his head up it turns out Elneny can be a productive progresser of the ball. So clean on the ball across the whole game.

Exploited the spaces in behind the Leeds full-backs very well and, as ever, his calmness in possession when Arsenal were building up was the ideal pressure valve. Played a vital role in the dying stages when nerves were sky high.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – 6/10 – Ended up playing more as the left-sided No. 8 we had seen when Partey was fit (and eventually a No. 10) with Arsenal’s pressing and counter-pressing giving them territory in advanced areas, although he ended up getting caught in possession too often, even if his distribution was solid as ever.

Got unnecessarily hot-headed. Again. There was no need whatsoever.

Martin Odegaard (AM) – 8/10 – Odegaard playing football should come with a NSFW warning tag.

Some of the one-touch football on show was divine. He glided across the pitch and linked with his forward majestically. He’s just a wonderful, wonderful footballer.

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