James Hillson
Made a couple of saves and dealt with a few crosses but otherwise untroubled in the Arsenal net. Deserves credit nonetheless for his clean sheet. 6
Tolaji Bola
Was caught napping a few times at left back and didn’t always have the measure of Barnet winger Antonis Vasiliou. 5
Harry Clarke
Captained the side in defence and led by example. Clarke looks capable on the ball and is very solid in the air. 8
Joseph Olowu
Looked assured alongside Clarke in the first half but will kick himself for giving away a penalty after the break. Certainly has the build of an imposing centre back. 6
Zak Swanson
Had a relatively quiet game at right back but never looked too phased. 6
Jordan McEneff
The Irish youth international kept things ticking over. 6
Matt Smith
Sitting in front of the back four, Smith is competent on the ball and can drive play forward. Not quite as effective as he was against Boreham Wood but showed promise. 7
Trae Coyle
Won the penalty for the first goal and set up the second. A lively performance on the left wing. 8
Folarin Balogun
Brilliant performance form the striker. After scoring Arsenal’s first, it took Balogun just six minutes to complete his hat-trick. All of a sudden, the Gunners have a plethora of exciting young attackers at their disposal. 9
Ben Cottrell
The diminutive number 10 played some neat passes and has a touch of a young Jack Wilshere about him. 7
Ryan Alebiosu
Didn’t do too much of note in the first half. Has a decent turn of pace. 6
Substitutes:
Tom Smith
Could do little about the penalty he let in but might’ve done better for Barnet’s second. 5
Mazeed Ogungbo
Was a bit slow to get going after coming on at half time. 5
Miguel Azeez
Led a few counter attacks and was a lively presence. Hit the post late on. 7
Levi Laing
Filled in next to Clarke at centre back. 6
Matthew Dennis
Put in a couple of good challenges after coming on at right back. 6
Alfie Matthews
Was involved in some decent interplay down the right flank. 6
Stan Flaherty
Didn’t get enough minutes to have any real impact. 5
