Arsenal player ratings: Reiss Nelson on target as Gabriel Martinelli shows glimpses of potential
ARSENAL crashed Angers’ centenary party with a shoot-out victory after a hard-fought draw.
Reiss Nelson reminded Unai Emery of what he could do but several other youngsters failed to take their chance to impress.
However, the man every Arsenal fan wants to see was a no-show as Gooners must wait for Nicolas Pepe’s £72m move to be completed.
Here, SunSport rates the Gunners’ performances against their French opponents.
Emiliano Martinez – 7
Had no chance with the goal and showed safe hands all night but unlikely to challenge Bernd Leno for starts.
Ended up the hero as he saved former team-mate Jeff Reine-Adelaide’s penalty.
Callum Chambers – 6
Solid but unspectacular at right-back – does not offer much going forward.
Skhodran Mustafi – 5
Could have done better to press ball in build-up to opener, remains a weak link.
Zach Medley – 4
Struggled alongside Mustafi for 45 minutes before being replaced, lost his man for the goal.
Nacho Monreal – 6
Neat and tidy down the left-flank and always tried to provide an option.
Robbie Burton – 5
A couple of nice touches but failed to gain control of the midfield.
Matteo Guendouzi – 5
Played a role in Arsenal’s first but was not on top of his game and youngsters needed more from the first-teamer.
Gabriel Martinelli – 7
Brazilian starlet showed glimpses of his promise but may need time before he makes an impact in the Premier League.
Tyreece John-Jules – 6
Played behind the striker but Arsenal did not have enough of the ball while he was playing to make a real impact.
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Reiss Nelson – 8
Composed finish from the speedster brought Arsenal level, a willing runner into the channels.
Eddie Nketiah – 6
Starved of service while on the field before Unai Emery threw on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Arsenal subs: Joe Willock 6, Sokratis 6, Granit Xhaka 7, Dominic Thompson 5, Ainsley Maitland-Niles 6, Henrikh Mkhitaryan 6, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 5, James Olayinka 6.