Arsenal welcomed Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium earlier this evening as they looked to secure a win at home in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta‘s men made a good start to the game and scored the opening goal in the 14th minute thanks to Bukayo Saka’s finish. However, the Reds drew level just before the half-time break due to Gabriel’s unfortunate own goal. Both teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw at the break.
Gabriel Martinelli put the Gunners ahead in the 67th minute before Leandro Trossard put the match to bed in injury-time. The match ended with the North London club earning an impressive 3-1 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player performed during the match against the Reds.
GK: David Raya – 6/10
He made one good save at the back but should have done better to prevent Gabriel’s own goal.
RB: Ben White – 7/10
White was solid at the back for most of the game and made two good runs with the ball.
CB: William Saliba – 6.5/10
He kept things solid at the back for most of the game.
CB: Gabriel – 6.5/10
Gabriel performed his defensive duties well and was a threat at the other end of the field.
LB: Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6.5/10
He proved his worth at times in both halves and was replaced at half-time.
CM: Martin Odegaard – 7/10
Odegaard played some decent passes in the opponent’s half but has got nothing to show for his efforts.
CM: Declan Rice – 7/10
The English talent was full of energy and running at the centre of the park.
CM: Jorginho – 7/10
He offered decent protection for his teammates inside his half and made one good chance going forward.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 7/10
Saka was not shy of having a shot at goal and managed to score with an easy finish in the 14th minute.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6.5/10
Havertz worked his socks off but lacked quality in front of the Liverpool goal.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 7.5/10
He caused a few headaches for the opposition in the first half and finally managed to score in the 67th minute.
Substitutes:
RB: Jakub Kiwior – 7/10
He picked up an assist.
LW: Leandro Trossard – 7/10
Trossard scored a good goal late in the game.
RW: Reiss Nelson – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
