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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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Eddie Nketiah came to life in the second half. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)
Eddie Nketiah came to life in the second half. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Nicolas Pepe (RW) – 5/10 – Spritely at times but it was difficult for the Ivorian to make an impact. Should’ve done better with a trademark effort from the edge of the box (that seemingly always goes astray).

Eddie Nketiah (ST) – 7/10 – Isolated and barely involved before Jesus entered proceedings. The Brazilian brought Eddie to life in the second half. The pair combined superbly, which will undoubtedly give Mikel something to think about, and Nketiah played a big role in Arsenal’s fourth.

Reiss Nelson (LW) – 5/10 – A big chance for Nelson to impress, but it’s fair to say that he didn’t take it.

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