Arsenal got the three points they needed with an injury-ravaged side taking to the field against Huddersfield Town, but it wasn’t a performance that will live long in the memory.

Arsenal took an early lead thanks to a deflected Alex Iwobi strike, and Alexandre Lacazette doubled their advantage before half-time with a goal from close range. After that, the team had a few good opportunities to extend the lead, and their wastefulness was almost punished as a Sead Kolasinac own goal cut the deficit in injury time.

Fortunately, it was too late for Huddersfield to grab an equaliser, and Arsenal took home the three points.

Let’s have a look at our individual player ratings for the match.

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HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 09: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Arsenal FC at John Smith’s Stadium on February 9, 2019, in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Henrikh Mkhitaryan 8

On his return from injury, Mkhitaryan managed to win over some of the doubters with a strong performance overall. He did have one or two slip-ups, in one case literally as he tried to play Lacazette in for a second goal, but his general play was much better than it has been this season and he was unlucky not to get a goal or assist for his efforts.

Alex Iwobi 8

Iwobi’s performance was very similar to Mkhitaryan’s. For the most part, he was one of the driving forces of Arsenal’s attacks, but he did have a couple of moments where he should’ve done better, particularly when played in by Mkhitaryan for a second goal.

Nonetheless, he scored the opener by making his own luck with a deflected finish, and he perhaps should’ve had a second with a fantastic strike that was ruled out for offside. It was hard to tell if he was really off from the replay.

Alexandre Lacazette 8

Lacazette had a typically hard-working performance in a very physical battle with the Huddersfield defence. He managed to get free just before half-time for a goal, and would almost certainly have had another but for Mkhitaryan’s slip.

The striker also looked set to pull the trigger on another opportunity before an excellent recovering tackle from Huddersfield defender Terence Kongolo denied him the chance. With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missing with injury, Lacazette certainly filled in the attacking threat.

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