3 standout performers from Arsenal's penalty shootout defeat to Man Utd

  • Gunners lost on penalties to United
  • Martinelli shined on the left wing
  • Substitute Sterling impressed
It was a disappointing result for Arsenal
It was a disappointing result for Arsenal | Nigel French/Allstar/GettyImages
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3. Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling, Noussair Mazraoui
Sterling was a bright spark in attack | Nigel French/Allstar/GettyImages

Coming on as a late first-half substitute for the injured Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling made a bright impact by bringing some urgency to Arsenal's right side.

He helped cause issues for the United defence, replicating the trouble Martinelli was causing on the opposite flank. Sterling boasted a pass accuracy of 94%, completing 32 out of 34 passes. He completed five dribbles, the most out of any player on the pitch.

Sterling won a number of duels and also dropped back to help out at the back, completing six defensive actions. Amid a mixed bag of showings from the Arsenal team, he put in a standout performance and arguably his best so far since joining the club.

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