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In Arteta's grand plan, is Declan Rice Arsenal's No 6 or No 8 or both?Defining Rice's role will have an impact on Arsenal's summer transfer business but it may not be as simple as being a No 6 or No 8
Kai Havertz - Two on goal efforts in winHavertz registered two shots (both on goal) and created three chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.
ImpactHavertz was in good form Saturday. He operated at the center of the Gunner's attacking strike force flanked by Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard. He was unlucky not to get onto the score sheet with two solid on goal efforts that were well saved by Mark Travers. His work rate was high, making accurate passes to create opportunities and helping out his defense when needed; he engaged in an interception and four tackles. The German is in sharp form, he has scored three and produced an assist from Arsenal's last three games.
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Martin Odegaard - Captain's performance in emphatic victoryOdegaard registered three shots (none on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and created a chance in Saturday's 3-0 win over AFC Bournemouth.
ImpactOdegaard put in a leadership performance Saturday. One of his shots was prevented from hitting the back of the net by a block, and he put another effort into the side netting. The team captain was constantly trying to create plays; along with his crosses he made a key pass and placed two accurate long balls. The Norwegian international is the gearbox of this Arsenal side, he has created two assists and scored a goal in the Gunners last four games.
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Gabriel Jesus - Assist in win over CherriesJesus created an assist and a chance in Saturday's 3-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth.
ImpactJesus came on after 86 minutes Saturday for Bukayo Saka. His 13 minutes on the pitch was impactful, he made the pass to assist Declan Rice's goal, Arsenal's third. The Brazilian is not a regular starter and often brought on from the bench during the second half of games. He is turning out to be an effective weapon for the Gunners with two assists from his last three appearances.
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Leandro Trossard - Goal in win over CherriesTrossard placed four shots, scoring with his only on goal effort. He also executed a cross (not accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth.
ImpactTrossard was a constant danger Saturday as he led attacks down Arsenal's right flank. His goal, Arsenal's second, was a coolly taken strike, and he should have notched up more given the chances he was fed by his teammates. He was subbed after 81 minutes. The Belgian international is enjoying a productive spell, he has netted three from the Gunners last four games.
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Bukayo Saka - Spot kick strike in win over CherriesSaka placed seven shots, scoring with one of his three on goal efforts. He also played four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-0 win over AFC Bournemouth.
ImpactSaka put in his usual high energy performance Saturday. His goal was from the penalty spot and he had another on target effort denied by a superb Mark Travers save. He constantly sought to make goalscoring plays for his team mates, executing five key passes along with his crosses and corners. He was subbed after 86 minutes. The young Englishman will be critical to Arsenal's title winning ambitions, he has scored two and created an assist from the Gunner's last three games.
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Declan Rice - Goal and assist in stellar performanceRice fired three shots, scoring with one of them, provided an assist and created three chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth.
ImpactRice was probably the best player on the field Saturday. Every touch he made was positive and advanced a move for his team. His assist for Leandro Trossard's goal followed his skillful outmaneuvering of the Bournemouth defense before perfectly passing the ball, and his goal in the dying minutes of the game was a composed strike that found the perfect angle into the net. He could have scored more, one of his shots was blocked and he was unfortunate with his off target attempt. The midfielder is a pivotal contributor to Arsenal's title challenge, he has now scored in each of the Gunners last three matches.
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