Hosts of the new Fresh Arsenal Podcast, JB and PB discussed the player’s performances against Molde in the Europa League on Thursday night. Listen below to why they opted for the ratings, and they both disagree on a few players, who do you agree with more?
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Bernd Leno
JB – 6
PB – 6
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
JB – 6
PB – 6
David Luiz
JB – 5
PB – 5
Shkodran Mustafi
JB – 6
PB – 4
Sead Kolasinac
JB – 7
PB – 5
JB gives Sead a better rating because he goes to his barbers.
Granit Xhaka
JB – 6.5
PB – 6
Dani Ceballos
JB – 6.5
PB – 7
Nico Pepe
JB – (3 and a 9, averaging at an 8!)
PB – 7
Pepe divdes opinion, but statistically was the best player on the pitch. WhoScored awarded the player a 9.0 for this performance.
Willian
JB – 6
PB – 6
The lads discussed how Willian’s worrying form potential raise question marks over his three-year deal. However, PB points out he was good vs. Manchester United and deserves a bit more time before he jump on him.
Joe Willock
JB – 8.5
PB – 9
Willock is well discussed in this episode, with the midfielder widely praised for his Europa League performances so far this season.
Eddie Nketiah
JB – 7
PB – 5
How did you rate the players? Tweet us @fresharsenalpod with your thoughts. Also send in your questions for the next episode.