Pain in the Arsenal
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Newcastle 0-2 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners keep title dream alive

By James Cormack

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - MAY 7: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on May 7, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - MAY 7: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on May 7, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. /
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Gabriel Jesus battled hard. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Gabriel Jesus battled hard. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

Forwards

Bukayo Saka (RW) – 5.5/10 – Kicked around by several Newcastle players, but certainly wasn’t at his best. Had to be more ruthless with his first-half chance.

Gabriel Jesus (ST) – 6.5/10 – Had a tough job against two Newcastle mountains, and while this wasn’t his cleanest performance, Jesus scrapped around and ensured he was a nuisance throughout.

Gabriel Martinelli (LW) – 7/10 – So bright, but uncharacteristically lacked ruthlessness in the final third. Did, however, play a major role in Schar’s own goal.

Substitutes

Kieran Tierney – 6.5/10

Leandro Trossard – 5/10 

Thomas Partey – 5/10

Reiss Nelson – N/A

Eddie Nketiah – N/A