Arsenal player ratings vs Aston Villa: Classy Kim Little leads Gunners into FA Cup fourth round after Beth Mead heroics at the back | Goal.com Malaysia

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Goalkeeper & Defence

Anneke Borba (6/10):

Equal to any Villa effort on target, of which there were few. Dealt with any crosses into the box with ease.

Emily Fox (6/10):

Her afternoon was cut short as she was taken off midway through the first half having suffered a concussion.

Lotte Wubben-Moy (7/10):

Forced Roebuck into action shortly after the interval having been picked out well by McCabe from a corner.

Steph Catley (7/10):

Solid in possession to get the ball rolling for Arsenal. Made a fine last-gasp block to deny Ebony Salmon.

Katie McCabe (7/10):

Enjoyed a lot of freedom down the left. Unfortunate not to add an assist having created a number of chances for the Gunners.

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Midfield

Kim Little (9/10):

Provided the assist for Blackstenius' second half opener. Doubled the Gunners' advantage on the hour mark. Put in a masterful midfield display in the middle of the park prior to her late withdrawal.

Mariona Caldentey (7/10):

Not as effective as midfield partner Little, but was essential as Arsenal dominated Villa.

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Attack

Beth Mead (6/10):

Struck the crossbar with a cross-cum-shot in the first half. Sliced an effort wide of the near post in the final minutes ahead of half time. Made a sensational last-minute tackle to deny Lynn Wilms from close range in first half stoppage time.

Alessia Russo (7/10):

Tested Roebuck midway through the first half, but her header was straight at the Villa goalkeeper. Forced a great save from Roebuck 10 minutes before the break. Ultimately unfortunate not to get among the goals before she came off.

Olivia Smith (6/10):

A solid if unspectacular showing down the left prior to her second half withdrawal.

Stina Blackstenius (8/10):

Bagged Arsenal's opener five minutes into the second half as Arsenal finally broke the Villa resolve. Missed a great chance to add her second and Arsenal's third in injury time.

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Subs & Manager

Smilla Holmberg (7/10):

Replaced Emily Fox for her FA Cup debut in the first half. Immediately involved as she picked out Russo with a high cross from the right. Repeated the feat before the break in a bright cameo.

Caitlin Foord (6/10):

Introduced in the 70th minute in place of Olivia Smith.

Frida Maanum (6/10):

Replaced Alessia Russo with 20 minutes to go.

Victoria Pelova (N/A):

Subbed on for the impressive Little late on.

Laia Codina (N/A):

Came on for Mariona Caldentey for the final five minutes.

Renee Slegers (8/10):

Forced into a first-half change at right-back that may have hindered Arsenal's gameplan. She ultimately got her selection spot on as Arsenal dominated.