Aston Villa player ratings vs Arsenal as England international gets a 5

Would have wanted a better result to celebrate that new contract and while he might have been unsighted for the second, he’ll feel he should have done better.

Beaten 6

Matty Cash

His early departure with a hamstring injury is a concern for Villa, with 18-year-old Kosta Nedeljkovic the only other recognised right-back.

Exit 5

Ezri Konsa

A good performance. Always seemed to be in the right place to snuff out danger and came close to scoring.

Assured 7

Pau Torres

Just like his central defensive partner, there wasn’t a huge amount wrong with his performance. Good on the ball.

Decent 7

Lucas Digne

It was never going to be an easy afternoon against Bukayo Saka and he coped pretty well right up to the opener.

Worked 6

Amadou Onana

Came close to making it two goals in two games with a deflected effort which hit the bar. Really got stuck in.

Positive 6

Youri Tielemans

Has made a really good start to the season. Some excellent and important touches in the first half to set up counter attacks.

Bright 7

Leon Bailey

Bustling as always, but the sharpness he possessed for so much of last season isn’t quite there at the moment. Often involved.

Nearly 6

Morgan Rogers

Embarked on three or four powerful runs and is developing into a serious player. Needs to improve his final ball but the potential is sky high.

Power 7

John McGinn

Bright in the first half when his quick-thinking set up at least two counter-attacks. Not nearly so influential in the second.

Faded 6

Ollie Watkins

Even the best strikers miss chances. Watkins will have many more good days than bad this season, but he should have scored at least once.

Misses 5

Substitutes

Kosta Nedeljkovic 6 (for Cash, 15), Jhon Duran 6 (for Watkins, 65), Jacob Ramsey 6 (for McGinn, 65), Ian Maatsen (for Digne, 76), Ross Barkley (for Onana, 76). Subs not used: Carlos, Buendia, Philogene, Gauci.