Targets from Emile Smith-Rowe, Nicolas Pepe and Willian gave Arsenal a 3-1 victory over West Brom on Sunday evening – a outcome that confirmed Baggie’s relegation from the Premier League.
Bukayo Saka caught early and it was no shock when he put one on a plate for Smith-Rowe to volley residence in half an hour.
A number of minutes later, Pepe always had the world curling up in an unstoppable run from the sting of the field that made it 2-0.
NICOLAS PEPE !! ?
Arsenal launch some steam right here?
Right here with VENOM? pic.twitter.com/9tSCJd1oAQ
– Soccer on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) 9 Could 2021
Saka continued to star within the second half, together with his submit that gave Gabriel Martinelli an excellent probability, however he couldn’t convert. Matheus Pereira then pulled one again for West Brom with a wonderful solo effort.
The Baggies continued to push proper till the tip however couldn’t discover a breakthrough. Within the closing phases, Willian transformed a free kick that undoubtedly confirmed that they’d play Championship soccer once more subsequent season.
Listed below are your Gunners and Baggies participant scores from Emirates Stadium …
Saka was in unstoppable type | Pool / Getty Photos
Bernd Leno (GK) – 6/10 – A quiet afternoon. Pereira’s end left him with little probability.
Callum Chambers (RB) – 7/10 – Spot on defensively and in addition overlapped threateningly early. Targeted on defending within the second half for essentially the most half.
Rob Holding (CB) – 7/10 – Instructions within the air. He not often put one foot incorrect on a regular basis.
Gabriel (CB) – 6/10 – Unhealthy for Pereira’s aim. He must have shut down the shot quicker.
Bukayo Saka (LB) – 8/10 – A relentless menace regardless of enjoying left-back. Set the primary aim and may have completed with a Hattrick of help.
ESR! #ARSWBA? ⚪️ 1-0 ?? (29) pic.twitter.com/P86CD79o8e
– Arsenal (@Arsenal) 9 Could 2021
Mohamed Elneny (CM) – 7/10 – Fastened. He learn issues intelligently, made two interceptions and stored it easy.
Dani Ceballos (CM) – 7/10 – Began slowly however received began after Arsenal took the lead and broke the traces with their passes and dribbles. Additionally accomplished his justifiable share of defensive work.
Emile Smith-Rowe (AM) – 7/10 – Completed properly for the opening aim and was all the time busy.
WHAT. ONE PUNCH. #ARSWBA? ⚪️ 2-0 ?? (35) pic.twitter.com/uci0GVevfz
– Arsenal (@Arsenal) 9 Could 2021
Nicolas Pepe (LW) – 7/10 – Scored a implausible aim earlier than the break. Pale barely after that.
Gabriel Martinelli (ST) – 6/10 – Restricted dedication. Missed an excellent probability seconds earlier than it was began.
Willian (LW) – 7/10 – Some shiny moments. Pushed out and in of the sport however completed sturdy with a implausible free kick.
Alexandre Lacazette – 6/10 – Labored laborious and held the ball properly.
Kieran Tierney – 6/10 – In stable komo.
Thomas Partey – 6/10 – Closed issues up.
So shut | Pool / Getty Photos
Sam Johnstone (GK) – 5/10 – Have a hand in Pepe’s strike. Perhaps may have stored it out. The identical will be mentioned about Willian’s free kick.
Darnell Furlong (RB) – 5/10 – Saka had him on toast all night. In his protection, few Premier League defenders would have been capable of cease the tide. Missed an excellent probability within the second half.
Semi Ajayi (CB) – 6/10 – Don’t give Martinelli a lot. Lacazette stored fairly quiet when he additionally got here in.
Kyle Bartley (CB) – 6/10 – Not often gave away the ball and was largely stable.
Conor Townsend (LB) – 5/10 – Permit Pepe method an excessive amount of area to shoot for Arsenal’s second aim. Good after that.
One again! @MonsterEnergy | #ARSWBA
– West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) Could 9, 2021
Callum Robinson (RM) – 4/10 – Lackluster defends for Arsenal’s first aim. He allowed Saka to slide previous too simply. Supplied a bit in the long run.
Okay Yokuslu (CM) – 6/10 – Baggie’s greatest midfielder. He broke up the sport and tried his greatest to cease Arsenal’s dominance in the center.
Matt Phillips (CM) – 5/10 – Chases shadows typically. Must have supplied his aspect just a little extra traction in midfield.
Conor Gallagher (CM) – 5/10 – Busy however barely received on the ball. His supply was fairly good.
Matheus Pereira (LM) – 7/10 – Good driving and aim to provide West Brom hope. It’s unlikely that he’ll play within the championship subsequent season.
Diagne had a troublesome evening Pool / Getty Photos
Mbaye Diagne (ST) – 5/10 – Received little or no service. Solely 15 fingers earlier than he was changed earlier than the hour.
Hal Robson-Kanu – 6/10 – Labored laborious and held the ball effectively.
Grady Diangana – 6/10 – Added some much-needed tempo to the Baggies assault.
