Arsenal made it back-to-back wins by beating Brighton 1-0 thanks to a second-half goal from Alexandre Lacazette.
Here’s how Simon Collings rated Mikel Arteta’s side at the Amex…
Bernd Leno 7
A good, solid game from the German. Only called into action a few times, but dealt with everything with minimal fuss.
Hector Bellerin 7
Had been out of sorts during Arsenal’s winless run, but is starting to rediscover some form again. Looked solid and got forward on occasions.
Rob Holding 7
In the absence of Gabriel, has stepped up and become a leader at the back. Shaky at times but helped Arsenal keep a clean sheet.
Pablo Mari 7
Taking his chance in the absence of Gabriel. His height at the back is proving an asset, as is the fact he’s left footed.
Kieran Tierney 7
Another good performance from the left-back, who is near enough the first name on the team sheet these days.
Granit Xhaka 6
Did not recreate the performance from Boxing Day win over Chelsea and was ponderous in the first-half. Better after the break.
Mohamed Elneny 5
Struggled in the first-half, where he was caught in possession on occasion. Gave his all once again, though, and was better after the break.
Bukayo Saka 8 | Star man
The teenager just continues to deliver every week. Produced some fine skill and pace for the assist tonight and was Arsenal’s best player.
Emile Smith Rowe 6
Was starved of space in the first-half, but got into the game after the break. Tracked back well and even did a shift out right too towards the end.
Gabriel Martinelli 6
Full of running, as always, but no end product of any real note. Went close with an effort in the second-half.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 5
Was a spectator in the first-half as he was starved of any service. Better in the second-half and was denied a goal by a fine save from Roberto Sanchez.
Substitutes
Alexandre Lacazette (Martinelli 65’) 7
Made an instant impact by coming off the bench to score. Starting to look like his old self again.
Dani Ceballos (Saka 80’) 6
Came on to help see out the win.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Smith Rowe 82’) N/A
Unused: Runarsson, Mustafi, Cedric, Willock, Pepe, Nketiah.
