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Ox Takes The Biscuits Player Ratings v Royals


By Matty Sadler
October 25 2016

Oxlade-Chamberlain capitalised on a Reading mistake to score towards the end of the first half, and then scored again via a deflection in the second half. It was a routine victory in the end, but a pretty dire game at times, particularly the first 20 - 25 minutes of the second half.

A few positives to take from the game though; Jenkinson looked good on his first game back after a long injury lay-off and will be good cover/ competition for Bellerin. Holding always looks good playing out from the back. Maitland-Niles completed his first full 90 minutes and looked good, particularly in the first half. Oxlade-Chamberlain was a constant driving force. Giroud made a useful impact off the bench.

Martinez - 6. Largely routine but made a good save from a free kick late on.

Jenkinson - 7. Should've scored early on, but otherwise a solid comeback. Always lively and positive. Good to see him back.
Gabriel - 7. Aggressive but possibly a bit over eager at times. Sound enough though.
Holding - 7. Very, very comfortable with the ball at his feet. Will develop into a classy defender.
Gibbs - 6. Really sh*t spell at the start of the second half, but otherwise sound.

Elneny - 7. Did what Elneny does.
Maitland-Niles - 7. Impressive in the first half, but quieter in the second half. Good prospect.

Oxlade-Chamberlain - 8. Scored in both halves, the second aided by a massive deflection. Lively and determined throughout. Absolutely awful set piece taker, however.
Iwobi - 7. Excellent in the first half, particularly early on. Quieter in the second half.
Reine-Adelaide - 6. Some silky touches in the first half but had no great impact on the game.

Lucas - 6. Missed a good opportunity in the first half and wasn't really in the game. Improved at the start of the second half but not a great run out.

Subs:

Giroud - 5. Had a good header well saved and played a part in Ox's second. Decent impact overall.
Willock - N/A. Couple of passes but not on long.
Zelalem - N/A. Not on long.

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