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Arsenal Women player ratings as Gunners near Champions League last eight with Juventus win

Vivianne Miedema scored the winner for the second time in five days as Arsenal edged out Juventus 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

Miedema's early strike was enough to give the Gunners a precious three points and ensure they stay top of Group C on the verge of a place in the knock-out stages. It also means Arsenal have yet to taste defeat in European competition this season, with two group games still to come before Christmas.

It was a deserved three points for the Arsenal who dominated the first half but failed to add to Miedema's goal. That made it a slightly nervy ending, although Juventus rarely threatened bar a late free-kick from Valentina Cernoia as Joe Montemurro tasted defeat on his return to the club he led to a WSL title.

Here are the player ratings from the Emirates.

Player Ratings

Manuela Zinsberger - After a clean sheet in the Everton win this was another good performance from Zinsberger. Made a huge save at 0-0 with her feet just four minutes in. 6

Laura Wienroither - A quiet night but did nearly set-up Foord with a defence-splitting long pass inside the first ten minutes. 6

Leah Williamson - Wore the armband and led with experience. Brought composure on the ball and instantly looked to bring a sense of calm to the backline. 8

Lotte Wubben-Moy - A strong display from the centre-half, who had to switch sides when Williamson went off for the returning Gabrielle Souza. 7

Caitlin Foord goes close during the first half. (2022 Getty Images)

Steph Catley - Looked more reluctant to get forward than in recent weeks but didn't allow Juventus much joy down the left flank. 6

Lia Walti - A confident display, with Walti willing to take the ball in tight areas and play through the Juventus press in the second half. 7

Frida Maanum - Had a couple of efforts from distance and never stopped running in a congested midfield. Gave the ball away cheaply on a couple of counter-attacks. 6

Vivianne Miedema - The matchwinner against Everton was once again in the mood, timing her run to perfection for the opening goal. Constantly broke lines and carried the ball through the Juventus midfield. 8

Katie McCabe - Played some clever passes down the right channel for Blackstenius, but was unable to consistently get balls into the box when Arsenal were on top. 6

Caitlin Foord - Nearly doubled the Arsenal lead with a cracking effort from distance. Caused Juventus problems with her angled runs down the left channel. 7

Stina Blackstenius - Intelligently found space to set-up the opening goal and was probably the liveliest player in a red shirt in the opening half. Replaced by Jordan Nobbs late on. 8

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