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#3 Gabriel Martinelli
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are a youthful side. They have a few experienced players in their ranks, of course, but at their core, they are full of potential world-beaters.
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Sunday saw 20-year-old Gabriel Martinelli step up to the plate and produce one of his finest performances for the club.
He was a live wire on the pitch, always eager to get involved. He ran tirelessly, took defenders head-on and provided a beautiful assist.
In the 11th minute, Martinelli swung in a corner at the near post, hoping for Partey to apply the finishing touch. The midfielder shook off his defenders and flicked it past Kasper Schmeichel.
Apart from the inch-perfect corner kick delivery, Martinelli completed two of his three attempted dribbles, made two key passes, and won three ground duels.
All he needed was a goal to cap off the wonderful outing.
#2 Martin Odegaard
Since his permanent transfer from Real Madrid last summer, Martin Odegaard has emerged as one of the most crucial pieces in Mikel Arteta’s well-oiled machine.
The Norwegian is intelligent, possesses immaculate vision, and knows how to make the game tick. On Sunday, all of those traits were on full display as he tore through the Foxes’ resistance time and again.
The 23-year-old was at the heart of every encouraging passage of play at the Emirates on Sunday. Odegaard, who has excelled in a No.10 role for Arsenal this season, created a whopping five chances (six total) in the first half itself.
No one has created more for the Gunners since Mesut Ozil in October 2017 (versus Everton).
Apart from the defense-slitting key passes, the 23-year-old accurately delivered three long balls, won five ground duels, and attempted three tackles.
A breathtaking display from the budding midfield maestro.
#1 Thomas Partey
Sunday’s undisputed showstopper, Thomas Partey, was everywhere on the pitch at the Emirates. He was integral at keeping the threat of Leicester at bay and was a key contributor behind both of Arsenal’s goals.
In the eighth minute, the Ghanaian opened the scoring for the north London outfit, putting a graceful header past Schmeichel. Minutes later, he dispatched a side-footed shot at Leicester’s goal and was agonizingly denied by the crossbar.
Ten minutes into the second half, Partey collected a loose ball inside the Leicester box and went for goal. Luke Thomas somehow managed to clear the ball off the line.
A minute later, Partey produced another goalbound header, which hit Soyuncu’s unnaturally outstretched arm.
A penalty was awarded and skipper Lacazette converted ferociously to ensure a comfortable 2-0 win for the Gunners.
Partey won all six of his attempted duels, made four tackles and two interceptions as well along with his offensive contributions on the night.
