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John Cross

Arsenal player ratings as Aaron Ramsey leaves fans all asking the same question

Arsenal took a huge leap towards the semi-finals of the Europa League thanks to a controlled performance against Napoli which should probably have produced more than a 2-0 victory.

The Gunners flew out of the traps and opened the scoring when Juventus-bound Aaron Ramsey slotted home after being well found by Alexandre Lacazette.

Unai Emery's side kept coming forward, and made it 2-0 before the break when Lucas Torreira's strike deflected in off in-demand defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

Ramsey had a great chance to add another in the second period, but after holding out and keeping a clean sheet, the Gunners will hope they've done enough ahead of the Naples second leg next week.

Emery would have been pleased with his side (Justin Setterfield)

Here's how the Gunners' stars rated.

Man Utd fans react to Kalidou Koulibaly's first half performance vs Arsenal 

Cech 7

Steady and safe. What a fitting send-off winning the Europa League would be.

Maitland-Niles 7

What a terrific response to disappointment on Sunday. Big performance. Excellent.

Sokratis 7

Good, solid and battling performance. Always committed, so dependable.

The Frenchman was a gamble worth taking (NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/REX)

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Koscielny 8

A fitness gamble worth taking because Arsenal’s defence looks better with him.

Monreal 7

Solid display, much better in a back three these days. Also went close.

Kolasinac 6

Gets undone defensively and for pace. Napoli dangerous on his side.

Torreira was a bundle of energy (REUTERS)

Torreira 8

Fantastic bundle of energy, forced the second goal all by himself. Terrific.

Ramsey 9

MotM. With every goal and big performance comes the question: why let him go?

Ozil 8

Some lovely, classy moments. This is his stage, a big game, good performance.

Lacazette caused problems before going off (NEIL HALL/EPA-EFE/REX)

Lacazette 7

Caused problems and linked the play. Hooked early which was a shame.

Aubameyang 7

His unpredictability and energy combines so well with Lacazette leading the line.

Substitutes

Iwobi for Lacazette, 67 mins - 6

Mkhitaryan for Ozil, 67 mins - 6

Elneny for Torreira, 77mins - 6

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