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Arsenal U18s player ratings vs West Ham U18s as Walters good, Ibrahim impressive

Noah Cooper: Couldn't do a lot about any of the goals that West Ham scored. Made one superb second half save to keep within touching distance. 6.

Michal Rosiak: Some really promising deliveries from the right flank. Went very close with a free kick. Not as influential in possession as he has been previously as Arsenal struggled to create enough with the ball. 6.

Josh Robinson: Some really impressive driving from the back. Had been defensively pretty good, but was brutally punished for an error on half way for the third goal. 5.

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Reuell Walters: An outstanding drive out from defence to force the chance for the first goal. Continued to do that on the night. Assured in possession and a clear leader in the group, calling a Zinchenko-esque impromptu huddle after West Ham's third. Outmuscled at the back post for the fourth however. 7.

Lino Sousa: Couldn't get forward as much as he would have liked. Might have done better to block a cross for the second goal. Good defensively second half. 6.

Bradley Ibrahim: The unsung hero of this FA Cup run. Some really intelligent decision making at the base of the Arsenal midfield, particularly when playing out. Showed good signs of leadership too. 7.

Myles Lewis-Skelly: Not as game-changing as in the semi, but some nice flashes that show why Arsenal are so excited about him as a talent. 6.

Jimi Gower: A tough night. Struggled to really influence the game in the middle of the park. A few runs where his decision making might have been better. 5.

Amario Cozier-Duberry: Has been Arsenal's most important player on the run to the final, but struggled to regularly get into the game here. Still had a few nice dribbles, but could have released the ball a little earlier. 6.

Ethan Nwaneri: Started up front which is not his best position. Looked better when moved deeper in the second half. Seemed to be trying a touch too hard to grab his big moment though. This cancelled out some touches that show why he's so highly rated. 6.

Omari Benjamin: Scored the goal early on with a really nicely taken finish. Had a good headed chance at the back post too. Was moved more central in the second half though and faded after that. 6.

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Osman Kamara: Lots of direct running down the left hand that caused West Ham a few problems. A couple of loose touches in the middle of the park however. 6.

Sebastian Ferdinand: Came on too late to influence the game. n/a.

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