Premier League: Arsenal vs Leicester City Player Ratings as Arsenal go one point clear in the Top-4 race


Premier League: Arsenal vs Leicester City Player Ratings as Arsenal go one point clear in the Top-4 race

At the end of the game at Emirates Stadium, here are our Arsenal vs Leicester City Player Ratings. 

Arsenal and Leicester City started the game at a great tempo but it was Arsenal who got the first smile. Thomas Partey scored the screamer and Arsenal went 1-0 up at the half time. Leicester City had their own chances but failed to convert any to the dismay of Brendan Rodgers.

Arsenal extended their lead in the second half with a calm penalty from Alexandre Lacazette. Though Leicester City tried throughout the game to halve the deficit and drive back to the game, Arsenal held on to the fort and won 2-0. 

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Martin Odegaard

Arsenal vs Leicester City Player Ratings

Arsenal

Aaron Ramsdale (7.2/10): The Arsenal shot-stopper once again made the merry of shots that were shooted at him. He kept Arsenal in the game with his shot-stopping skills. 

Keiran Tierney (6.8/10): Though not the best game in an Arsenal shirt, Kieran Tierney was able to keep Leicester City attackers at bay. Also, he bombed forward occassionaly to create the chances. 

Gabriel Magalhaes (6.8/10): Gabriel Magalhaes ensured the calm presence in the defense for Arsenal. He kept Leicester City at bay. 

Cedric Soares (6.6/10): Cedric Soares did not help the side offensively but was able to contribute defensively for the side. He had a pass success rate of 98% in the game. 

Ben White (7.2/10): Ben White is proving why Arsenal spent huge money on the player. He not only did clearances and tackles but contributed in build ups as well. 

Thomas Partey (8.2/10): The star of the game for Arsenal, Thomas Partey was on every part of the pitch. He had three tackles to his name as well as a hit on the post. 

Granit Xhaka (6.8/10): Granit Xhaka had one of the better games in the ongoing campaign. The player kept the possession in the midfield and did all the dirty work. 

Bukayo Saka (8/10): Bukayo Saka was again too hot to handle against Leicester City. The player made daunting runs and created the chances by gelling with Odegaard. 

Martin Odegaard (8.1/10): He was the conductor of the orchestra. Martin Odegaard put in a great performance in an Arsenal shirt. He had two tackles, a dribble to his name. 

Gabriel Martinelli (7.8/10): From the left flank, Gabriel Martinelli caused troubles for the Foxes. He had an assist for the first goal at Emirates. 

Alexandre Lacazette (8/10): Ever since the departure of Aubameyang, Lacazette has led the team by example. The player scored from the spot to make it 2-0. 

Substitutes: 

Eddie Nketiah (NA):

Emile Smith Rowe (NA):

Nicolas Pepe (NA): 

Arsenal vs Leicester City
Thomas Partey

Leicester City

Kasper Schmeichel (7/10): Though Kasper Schmeichel conceded the goals, he tried to keep the team in the game with crucial saves. He had five saves to his name. 

Luke Thomas (6.6/10): The left back did not have a great game against Arsenal but was responsible in keeping Arsenal attackers at bay. He had six tackles to his name. 

Caglar Soyuncu (5.7/10): The Turkish central defender dropped a stinker of performance against the Gunners. He conceded the penalty which took the game away. 

Thomas Amartey (6/10): Like his compatriot, Amartey also did not have the great game. He was dispossessed several times and his passes were read by Arsenal attackers with ease. 

Ricardo Pereira (5.9/10): Ricardo Pereira could not make any impact on the pitch during his stay. The player was subbed for his poor performance at the right-back position. 

Kiernan Dewsbury Hall (6.4/10): In the double pivot, Dewsbury Hall played a crucial role for his side with long balls and incisive passes in the final third. 

Nampalys Mendy (6.2/10): Mendy was invisible throughout the game after earning the start. He had two tackles to his name in the game against Arsenal. 

Harvey Barnes (5.8/10): This was one of the games where Harvey Barnes let the manager down. Barnes had an aerial win and apart from that it was a poor game from the player. 

James Maddisson (6.2/10): The English playmaker dropped deep to create the chances but could not find the end goal. He had two tackles to his name against Gunners. 

Marc Albrighton (6/10): Marc Albrighton failed to leave any impression on the pitch throughout the game. Barring a tackle, he failed to create chances. 

Kelechi Iheanacho (5.9/10): The forward did not have a great game against Arsenal. The player was surrounded by the defenders and failed to take the chances when it was presented to him. 

Substitutes:

James Justin (6/10): The player came after a long lay-off and had minutes against Arsenal. However, the player could not leave any impact. 

Wilfred Ndidi (6.7/10): Wilfred Ndidi was the best midfielder even though he came after the hour mark. The player had four tackles and registered two aerial wins. 

Patson Daka (NA)

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