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FC Zurich 1-2 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners begin UEL campaign with win

By James Cormack

ST GALLEN, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between FC Zürich and Arsenal FC at Kybunpark on September 08, 2022 in St Gallen, Switzerland. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)
ST GALLEN, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between FC Zürich and Arsenal FC at Kybunpark on September 08, 2022 in St Gallen, Switzerland. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images) /
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Midfielders

Sambi Lokonga ticked possession over nicely for the Gunners. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)
Sambi Lokonga ticked possession over nicely for the Gunners. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images) /

Sambi Lokonga (CM) – 6.5/10 – Ticked things over nicely and produced a wonderful pass for Fabio Vieira in the first half. Sometimes he was slightly over-ambitious with the ball. Thought there was some defensive improvement, even if Arsenal looked stretched in transition at times.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – 7/10 – Captained the side with Martin Odegaard on the bench and produced an efficient midfield display. Got through plenty of work in all phases and completed some lovely passes in the second half.

Fabio Vieira (CM) – 7/10 – Bright on his first start. Fabio Vieira kick-started the move that led to Arsenal’s opener and he always wanted the ball. Wasn’t afraid to take risks in possession or dart in behind the Zurich defence either.

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