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#3 Patrick Bamford has a quiet outing
Patrick Bamford has had a fabulous season, but against Arsenal, he had a rather quiet outing.
The 27-year-old came into this game with 12 goals in 23 league games. However, at the Emirates, he was kept subdued by a combative Gabriel Magalhaes, who man-marked the Englishman throughout the game.
Across the 90 minutes, Bamford only had 26 touches, attempting just one shot and losing possession seven times.
#2 Saka and Smith-Rowe impress for Arsenal
Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe have been the standout performers for Arsenal this season.
Saka has built on his exploits from last season, while Smith-Rowe has translated his Europa League form into the Premier League. The duo has produced performances belying their tender years
Although he didn’t score on the day, Saka has scored five goals this season, the most by any teenager in the 2020-21 Premier League.
Meanwhile, Smith-Rowe notched up his fourth league assist of the campaign despite playing only ten league games. Between them, the duo has had 16 goal-involvements this season.
#1 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rediscovers his mojo
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang has not been in great form this season, scoring only eight times in 22 games.
But with three creative players behind him, the 31-year-old enjoyed a feast in front of goal. The Arsenal captain bagged a clinical hat-trick.
The first was a near-post strike after cutting in from the left; the second was a confidently taken penalty, while the third was an opportunistic tap-in at the far post.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is at his best when he is playing through the middle.
The Gabonese is a player who thrives finishing off moves and not when involved in the build-up. That is something Arteta would do well to keep in mind going forward.
