Leeds United 0-1 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners escape with victory

LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Bukayo Saka celebrates with Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal FC at Elland Road on October 16, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Bukayo Saka celebrates with Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal FC at Elland Road on October 16, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) /
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Midfielders

Martin Odegaard was influential in the first half. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
Martin Odegaard was influential in the first half. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) /

Thomas Partey (DM) – 5.5/10 – Failed to bring about any stability in the second period as he was often too hasty to seek out Arsenal’s attackers in possession.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – 5.5/10 – Pretty anonymous.

Martin Odegaard (CM) – 6/10 – The skipper was at the hub of everything that Arsenal did well in the first half, but his influence faded drastically after half-time before being substituted with 20 minutes remaining.

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