Arsenal player scores: Leno has the easiest of returns, Saka the star again and even Cedric has a blinder

ARSENAL’S 1-0 win towards Aston Villa won’t appear like the most convincing of outcomes – however the hole between the two groups was enormous.

The Gunners dominated possession, regarded a fixed menace going ahead and defended resolutely when wanted.

Mikel Arteta is clearly constructing one thing this season – and with a few high quality additions in the summer time, the Gunners may nicely get again in the Premier League title combine.

Bukayo Saka was the matchwinner with a fantastically taken effort that had his former team-mate Emi Martinez unsighted in the Villa purpose.

The win strikes Arsenal 4 factors clear of Manchester United and into that very important fourth spot.

Here, SunSport’s John Hutchinson runs via how the Gunners stars fared at Villa Park.

Bernd Leno – 8

Could be one of his previous couple of video games for the membership with the German firmly the No2 behind Aaron Ramsdale.

Nothing to do in the first 45. Then was the hero with a good save from Coutinho at the dying. Proved a level.

Cedric Soares – 8

Playing his seventh sport in a row – not dangerous for a player the followers would anticipate to be back-up and no extra.

But maybe Cedric is beginning to present he deserves a likelihood – no less than till followers’ favorite Tomiyasu is again.

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Benjamin White – 7

Unflustered in the first half as Villa did not ignite up prime.

Would want for simple days at the workplace like this till the finish of the season.

Gabriel – 8

The bedrock of the Arsenal defence, and beginning to look even extra assured with White now his common companion.

Never put a foot mistaken towards a torpid Villa attacking unit.

Kieran Tierney – 7

Probably may have swung the ball in faster in the first 45, however not a lot else to criticise about the left-back’s efficiency.

Had Emi Buendia in his pocket all sport.

Martin Odegaard – 7

Fast turning into a followers’ favorite and kinds half of a tasty-looking, attack-minded midfield.

Now Arteta’s thoughts will flip to find out how to get Smith Rowe alongside Odegaard going ahead.

Thomas Partey – 7

Seemingly given extra licence to roam ahead in the previous couple of video games, noticed a highly effective effort nicely held by Martinez after simply quarter-hour.

Starting to indicate the type that made him one of the most-talked about gamers in LaLiga.

Granit Xhaka – 7

Does the jobs that have to be completed as his team-mates favor to look ahead.

But he appears to be like to be lastly charting his ardour and enthusiasm in the proper manner – again in the followers’ good books.

Bukayo Saka – 8

One of the Premier League’s greatest skills, Saka has added objectives to his trickery, together with a lovely end for the opener.

Clattered into by Tyrone Mings that appeared to have an effect on him, and was rigorously changed on 69 minutes. Needs treasuring going ahead.

Alexandre Lacazette – 6

Now seen as a ‘workmanlike’ striker, Lacazette’s efforts, if not his objectives, are being admired by Gunners followers in what appears to be like like his swansong season.

Should have poked the guests forward on 17 minutes however someway missed the purpose after being laid in by Smith Rowe.

Emile Smith Rowe – 9

Arsenal’s prime scorer was lastly re-instated to the beginning XI as a end result of Gabriel Martinelli’s harm.

Surely now Arteta wants to seek out a technique to preserve the 21-year-old in the crew – affords all the things you’d need from an attacking midfielder.

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Subs

Nicolas Pepe (on for Saka, 69) – 6

Pepe may be a winger, however he was clearly advised to do his bit to assist defend the lead.

And did it nicely sufficient.

Eddie Nketiah (on for Lacazette, 78) – 6

Like the man he changed, in the swansong of his Arsenal profession.

Buzzed round however nothing a lot to notice.

Rob Holding (on for Odegaard, 85) – N/A

Substitutes (not used): Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Mo Elneny, Arthur Okonkwo, Zak Swanson, Omari Hutchinson.