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Arsenal 1-1 (3-5p) Sporting CP: Player ratings as Gunners exit Europa League

By James Cormack

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Pedro Goncalves of Sporting CP celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Pedro Goncalves of Sporting CP celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) /
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Gabriel Jesus enjoyed a 45-minute cameo on Thursday night. (Photo by Nigel French/Getty Images)
Gabriel Jesus enjoyed a 45-minute cameo on Thursday night. (Photo by Nigel French/Getty Images) /

Reiss Nelson (RW) – 4.5/10 – Offered more defensively than he did going the other way, unfortunately.

Gabriel Jesus (ST) – 6.5/10 – Took a little while to get involved in the contest, but he was lively once he did. Almost scored his first goal since October but was smartly denied by Adan. No surprise he was replaced by Leandro Trossard at half-time.

Gabriel Martinelli (LW) – 6/10 – Darting runs in behind were menacing and he latched onto Jorginho’s pass in the first half which led to his side’s opening goal. Always wanted to get involved but he wasn’t particularly effective.

Substitutes

Ben White – 5.5/10

Rob Holding – 6/10

Leandro Trossard – 5.5/10

Thomas Partey – 6/10

Bukayo Saka – 5.5/10

Martin Odegaard – 6/10