Arsenal locked horns with Lens at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a positive result away from home in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners made a quick start to the game and scored the opening goal in the 14th minute thanks to Gabriel Jesus’ effort. However, Adrien Thomasson equalised for the home team in the 25th minute as the two teams went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.
Elye Wahi netted the winning goal for Lens in the 69th minute as Mikel Arteta‘s men crashed to a lackluster 2-1 loss on the road.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the clash against Lens.
GK: David Raya – 6/10
Raya made just one save during the game but failed to keep a clean sheet in both halves.
RB: Takehiro Tomiyasu – 6/10
He was quiet for most of the game but made one key chance in the final third.
CB: William Saliba – 6/10
The French talent earned the ball back twice and was accurate with his passing. However, he won’t be happy after conceding two goals tonight.
CB: Gabriel – 6.5/10
He secured possession back once and was a threat in the final third.
LB: Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6/10
He had a couple of bright moments in the game but was substituted in the 70th minute.
CM: Martin Odegaard – 6.5/10
Odegaard made one key chance in the final third but never looked like he would score.
CM: Declan Rice – 7.5/10
He offered decent protection for his teammates at the back and made a few driving runs with the ball from midfield.
CM: Kai Havertz – 6/10
Havertz struggled to cause problems for the home team and was replaced in the 69th minute.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 6.5/10
He picked up an assist for setting up Jesus’ opener. However, Saka had to be substituted in the 33rd minute.
ST: Gabriel Jesus – 7/10
Jesus was a constant menace in the final third and scored the opening goal in the 14th minute.
LW: Leandro Trossard – 6.5/10
He caused a few headaches for the Lens defenders but didn’t do enough to register a goal.
Substitutes:
CM: Fabio Vieira – 6/10
Vieira made one good run with the ball.
RW: Reiss Nelson – 6.5/10
He had a few bright moments after coming off the bench.
CAM: Emile Smith Rowe – 6.5/10
Smith Rowe was not shy of having a strike at goal.
RB: Ben White – 6/10
He kept things tidy at the back.
ST: Eddie Nketiah – 6/10
Nketiah failed to get his name on the scoresheet.
