Arsenal locked horns with Everton at Goodison Park earlier today as they looked to secure all three points on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Mikel Arteta‘s men came out with more purpose in the second 45 minutes and finally managed to make the breakthrough in the 69th minute when Leandro Trossard found the back of the net. The contest ended with the North London club earning a narrow 1-0 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player performed during the clash against the Toffees.
GK: David Raya – 7/10
The talented keeper had to make just one save in the game and secured an easy clean sheet at Goodison Park.
RB: Ben White – 7.5/10
He didn’t do much wrong at the back and was lively going forward.
CB: William Saliba – 6.5/10
The French talent made a couple of crucial clearances inside his half and did enough to earn a clean sheet today.
CB: Gabriel – 7/10
He had a solid game on the defensive third of the field and won his fair share of aerial duels.
LB: Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7/10
Zinchenko made a positive impact at both ends of the pitch. He was replaced in the 79th minute.
CM: Martin Odegaard – 7/10
He managed to orchestrate a few decent openings for his teammates but there was no goal for him today.
CM: Declan Rice – 7/10
The England international earned the ball back twice and made some energetic runs from midfield.
CM: Fabio Vieira – 6.5/10
He was a real threat in the final third but failed to take any of his chances.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 7.5/10
Saka used his pace well at times and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
ST: Eddie Nketiah – 6/10
The English sensation struggled to threaten the opponent’s goal and was substituted in the 65th minute.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6/10
He got injured and was replaced in the 23rd minute.
Substitutes:
LW: Leandro Trossard – 8/10
He ended up scoring the only goal of the contest in the 69th minute.
ST: Gabriel Jesus – 6/10
Jesus caused a few headaches for the opposition defenders.
CM: Kai Havertz – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
RB: Takehiro Tomiyasu – 6/10
He was solid at the back.
