Arsenal’s fringe players put in another abject performance against Red Star Belgrade on Thursday night.

Thanks to results elsewhere, Arsenal are through to the final 32 of the Europa League with two matches to spare. However, the Gunners didn’t exactly cover themselves in glory during their ‘qualifying’ clash.

The usual players, like Coquelin, were poor and we faced the same problems we’ve encountered all season. We couldn’t break the Serbian side down, they were getting in behind our defence far too easily and when we did manage to get a shot away, it was terrible.

There was nothing inspiring, creative or exciting about that side. But we already know that since that match against Red Star could have been practically any other match we’ve played this season.

Here’s how they got on individually.

Defence

Matt Macey – 7

The reserve goalkeeper was clearly nervous early on but made a couple of brilliant saves, tipping a chance from Red Star’s Savic onto the bar in the first half.

The 23-year-old made three saves in total by the end of the game.

Mathieu Debuchy – 6

Another solid match from the Frenchman.

He won five aerial duels and won two tackles.

Mohamed Elneny – 5

The midfielder was once again at centre-back. And once again his passing was decent but he looked out of his depth as a defender.

Elneny completed 84% of his passes but only won a single tackle.

Rob Holding – 6

The centre-back received a yellow card but the former Bolton lad had no complaints seeing as he led with his elbow.

Not the most convincing match from the defender but certainly not the worst.

He completed 90% of his passes, won five aerial duels and three tackles. He also had a shot.

Next, midfield

Midfield

Reiss Nelson – 6

The winger struggled to get involved much as he was once again played out of position at wing-back.

He completed 86% of his passes and two dribbles.

Francis Coquelin – 4

The midfielder was terrible. He wasted the ball, tripped over his own feet and gave away possession more than once. He should not have a place in this Arsenal team.

Joe Willock – 6

Willock had a strong first half and looks to be a brilliant prospect.

There was a moment in the second half when Theo got annoyed at him for not passing the ball earlier but the 18-year-old shouldn’t listen. He’s doing just fine and Theo was offside anyway.

He completed three dribbles.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles – 6

The midfielder is still being played at wing-back.

The 20-year-old once again had a decent enough game. It amazes me how confident he looks on the ball despite being relatively inexperienced and playing out of position.

He completed 87% of his passes and two dribbles, and won two tackles.

Next, forwards

Forwards

Theo Walcott – 6

Theo tried to take hold of the game once or twice in the first half but struggled to make an impact. He was better in the second but still couldn’t do anything with the ball when he did have it.

He had two shots, one off-target and one was blocked, and only completed 31/41 passes (76%).

Jack Wilshere – 6

Just like against Norwich, the 25-year-old didn’t appear to be at his best against Red Star. In the first half, he completed just 20 passes.

However, the midfielder warmed into the game in the second half, getting involved, forcing play and looking generally brighter.

He completed 91% of his passes, five dribbles and won a tackle.

Olivier Giroud – 5

The big guy was seriously isolated and struggled to get involved in the game at all. He completed just 14 passes.

He had four shots but only two were on target.