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Arsenal player ratings: Martin Odegaard goes from hero to villain as Aubameyang endures woeful evening at Man Utd

ARSENAL let a 1-0 lead slip as they lost a five-goal thriller at Old Trafford.

There were some good performances - and some bad - from the Gunners stars.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang endured an awful night at Old Trafford in a 3-2 defeatCredit: Getty
Martin Odegaard went from hero to villain as he scored before giving away a needless penaltyCredit: AFP

But how did the players fare individually in the 3-2 defeat? We take a look.

AARON RAMSDALE - 6/10

Forced into action a few times in the first half, but proved equal to United's early efforts.

Made a good save from Cristiano Ronaldo early in the second half with the goal at the United man's mercy while keeping out a bobbling long-range effort from Marcus Rashford.

Distribution from his feet in open play shaky at times.

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Could do little to keep out any of United's goals.

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TAKEHIRO TOMIYASU - 6

Solid if unspectacular at right-back, Tomiyasu grew into the game in the second half.

Not a bad night for him personally, but he perhaps could have offered more.

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BEN WHITE - 5

Early header cleared off the line by Rashford before preventing a Cristiano Ronaldo overhead kick with a crucial headed touch shortly after.

Also made a vital late tackle to prevent a shot from getting off from close range before the break.

Perhaps could have done better for United's equaliser, looking a little flat-footed before lunging in too late to get a block on Bruno Fernandes' shot.

Also lost Ronaldo for United's second, ultimately caught in no-man's land.

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GABRIEL - 6

Had a decent headed effort smartly saved by David De Gea early in the second half as Arsenal looked to reclaim the lead.

Rarely looked troubled or flustered in defence but will be disappointed to see his side ship three goals.

NUNO TAVARES - 6

At his best with the ball at his feet, showing off a good array with tricks and feints - but lacked a final ball on the night.

Not as strong in defence as Kieran Tierney, you wonder how long it will be until Mikel Arteta recalls the Scot.

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THOMAS PARTEY - 6

Showed great touch and strength to win a free-kick late in the first half, but his tame effort struck an Arsenal player in the wall.

Busy in the heart of midfield, but lacking a certain edge.

MOHAMED ELNENY - 5

Always willing to break up the play in the middle of the park, but offered little going forward.

Not a bad night for the Egyptian but he won't keep Albert Sambi Lokonga out of the team too often based on his performance at Old Trafford.

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Emile Smith Rowe once again looked lively and scored a superb, if slightly controversial, volleyCredit: Reuters

EMILE SMITH ROWE - 7

Scored a fantastic volley from outside the box with a sweet left-footed strike, as David De Gea lay stricken on the turf after Fred accidentally stood on his foot.

Always willing to sprint back to help out in defence, particularly with Tavares eager to roam forward from left back.

Subbed with 20 minutes to play as his impact faded slightly but put in a strong shift.

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MARTIN ODEGAARD - 6

Superb skill late in the first half to get himself free from three United defenders, before slipping Gabriel Martinelli in on goal, with the chance squandered.

In the second half, the Norwegian superbly stroked home Arsenal's second goal - their equaliser - with his weaker right from Martinelli's pinpoint pull-back.

But an awful, clumsy tackle from behind in the box gave away a penalty with the scores level at 2-2. Ronaldo converted the spot-kick.

GABRIEL MARTINELLI - 7

Lively down the right flank but showed little end product in the first 45 minutes, missing a good chance after great work from Odegaard.

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A superb, first-time cut-back from the right set up Odegaard to slot the ball home from 16 yards to equalise.

Switched to the left wing after Bukayo Saka's introduction - on for Smith Rowe - and his marauding run down the middle sent Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang through on goal.

Certainly one of Arsenal's better options on the night.

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG - 3

Struggled to impose himself on the game with his best moment NOT getting in the way of Odegaard's equaliser.

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Was set free down the right midway through the second half but opted to shoot from a tight angle rather than cross to a waiting Tavares - who nodded the parried shot over the bar.

Shortly after, he shot tamely at De Gea when set clear yet again by Martinelli.

Then conspired to miss an absolute sitter with 13 minutes to play and would have been relieved to see the offside flag raised.

Promptly subbed after that.

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SUBS

Bukayo Saka (70mins for Smith Rowe) - Lively as ever. Failed to make much impact and squandered two decent opportunities when left open on the right of the box. 5.

Eddie Nketiah (79mins for Odegaard) - Little time to make an impact. N/A.

Alexandre Lacazette (79 mins for Aubameyang) - Barely had a kick in limited time. N/A.

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