Arsenal player ratings vs Sheffield United as Eddie Nketiah grabs hattrick and Rice shows class
David Raya: Hard to rate because he had so little to do. There was one cross that he claimed well before releasing Martinelli with a lovely sidewinder pass on the counter so we'll give him a seven. 7.
Ben White: His record of playing every minute in the Premier League this season came to an end, but that's not because he was anything less than his usual high standard. Sensible from Arteta to rotate a player who is key to his title ambitions this season. 7.
William Saliba: A one-on-one duel with Rhian Brewster was like playing the game on easy mode for him. Wouldn't be surprised if he didn't break a sweat in another class display. 8.
Jakub Kiwior: Essentially played two positions, covering at left back when Zinchenko went forward and defending the middle of the pitch. Rarely tested but decent enough on the ball. 7.
Oleksandr Zinchenko: Played about as high as it's possible for a left back to go for most of the game. His threat down the left was good. 7.
Declan Rice: A superb assist to break the game open for Arsenal. That's two assists and a goal in three games. We all know his defensive capabilities but he's developing into a real attacking weapon recently. 8.
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Kai Havertz: The German was decent in build up and did very little wrong. These are the games where you want to see him maybe grab the initiative a little more though. 6.
Emile Smith Rowe: His first Premier League start since May 2022. Did well enough on it and had some good moments in the box. Like Havertz though, you wanted to see him take the game by the scruff of the neck a little
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