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Nurnberg 3-5 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gabriel Jesus shines in friendly

By James Cormack

NUREMBERG, GERMANY - JULY 08: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after their sides fourth goal after an own goal by Tim Handwerker of 1.FC Nuernberg (not pictured) during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal F.C. at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 08, 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
NUREMBERG, GERMANY - JULY 08: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after their sides fourth goal after an own goal by Tim Handwerker of 1.FC Nuernberg (not pictured) during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal F.C. at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 08, 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) /
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Midfielders

A frustrated Emile Smith Rowe. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
A frustrated Emile Smith Rowe. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) /

Sambi Lokonga (CM) – 5/10 – Covered well without the ball but made a couple of unforced errors in possession, one of which was costly as Nurnberg broke to score their second.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (CM) – 5.5/10 – Drifted out to the right to combine with Bellerin and Pepe but was largely uninfluential.

Emile Smith Rowe (CM) – 6/10 – Arsenal’s brightest attacking spark in the opening period. Took up some good positions to receive possession and he came close to opening the scoring with a fierce curling effort. A loose touch did lead to Nurnberg’s opener, however.

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