Arsenal player ratings: Ainsley Maitland-Niles impressed in an advanced role against BlackpoolArsenal are set to face Tottenham in the next round of the Carabao Cup after seeing off Blackpool 2-1 at the Emirates. Arsenal player ratings vs Blackpool – Carabao Cup GK: Petr Cech – 5 Back from injury and didn’t have too much to do, although his deficiencies on the ball were highlighted again with a poor attempted turn. Arsenal player ratings: Stephan Lichtsteiner opened the scoring at the EmiratesCB: Shkodran Mustafi – 6 Cruised through without too much trouble, helping his inexperienced partner adapt to pace of the game. Seemed to meander through much of the game and only really showed his class when those around him tired. Arsenal player ratings: Matteo Guendouzi was sent off for two bookable offencesRAM: Ainsley Maitland-Niles – 8 Obviously instructed to try and pin Blackpool back with his pace, and carried out the plan diligently.

Source: Express October 31, 2018 23:00 UTC