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Sporting CP 1-5 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners run riot in Lisbon

  • Arsenal were excellent in 5-1 victory over Sporting CP
  • Gunners particularly brilliant in first-half as they took 3-0 lead into half-time
  • Sporting CP suffer first defeat of the season
ByJames Cormack|
Arsenal produced a five-star performance in Lisbon
Arsenal produced a five-star performance in Lisbon | Gualter Fatia/GettyImages
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Midfielders

Thomas Partey
Partey offered plenty of class in possession | Eurasia Sport Images/GettyImages

Thomas Partey (CM) - 7.5/10 - Sporting had some joy accessing their playmakers off Partey's back, and the midfielder did not produce a masterclass in screening. However, he added plenty of progression in possession and was the instigator of Arsenal's second goal.

Declan Rice (CM) - 7/10 - It was good to have Rice back in the XI after he had the weekend off. Rice smartly received possession in behind Sporting's pivot on occasions, but was perhaps a hint conservative when driving forward. Excellent delivery for Gabriel's goal.

Martin Odegaard (CM) - 7.5/10 - Knitted things together wonderfully down a humming right flank, playing a key role in the Gunners' superb first half display. Nifty footwork in the box led to the penalty.

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