Arsenal Player Ratings: Kolasinac and Nelson impress but sluggish Mertesacker struggles

EXPRESS SPORT brings you player ratings as Arsenal beat Benfica in the Emirates Cup.

Arsenal's Reiss Nelson shows off silky footwork against Chelsea

Ospina - Helpless to prevent Benfica's two goals which both came courtesy of deflections - 6

Holding - The young defender was making his first appearance of pre-season and looked out of sorts - 5

Mertesacker - The Arsenal captain was immense in the FA Cup final but his lack of pace remains an issue and, for both of Benfica's goals, he was sluggish and cumbersome - 5

Kolasinac - The new left-back hadn't really impressed so far in pre-season but he grabbed an assist and played a part in another - 7

Nelson - This 17-year-old continues to look the real deal. Fearless, attack minded and strong. Nelson is making a strong case to be a part of the first team this season - 9 

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Reiss Nelson was Arsenal's best performer

Coquelin - Came off in the first half but provided an assist for Walcott - 6

Xhaka - Calm and assured performance in the middle of the park by the Swiss - 7

Maitland-Niles - Started in the back three and was at fault for Benfica's second - 5

Walcott - Grabbed two goals, should have had a hat-trick but still doubts remain about how he fits into this Arsenal team - 7

Iwobi - The Nigerian needs a big season and he showed his capabilities with a goal and slick display - 7

Giroud - Anonymous for much of the match and didn't appear to be happy at times but got his name on the scoresheet in the second half - 6

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