Arsenal faced off against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane earlier tonight as they hoped to secure all three points on their travels in the Premier League. The Gunners made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the fifth minute thanks to Martin Odegaard’s goal. Jayden Bogle scored an unfortunate own goal for the Blades in the 13th minute before Gabriel Martinelli put Arsenal 3-0 up just a couple of minutes later. Kai Havertz scored his team’s fourth goal in the 25th minute before Declan Rice got his name on the scoresheet as well in the 39th minute. Mikel Arteta‘s men were leading 5-0 at the half-time break.
Ben White added another goal in the 58th minute as the Gunners cruised to a dominant 6-0 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player performed during the match against the Gunners.
GK: David Raya – 6.5/10
Raya didn’t have a save to make in the game and secured a comfortable clean sheet on the road.
RB: Ben White – 8/10
He performed his defensive duties well and managed to score in the 58th minute.
CB: William Saliba – 7.5/10
The French talent kept things solid at the back and was accurate with his passing.
CB: Gabriel – 7.5/10
The Brazilian defender cleared the danger when he could and won a couple of aerial duels.
LB: Jakub Kiwior – 7/10
He was a positive influence in both halves and ended the game with an assist to his name.
CM: Martin Odegaard – 8.5/10
Odegaard caused all sorts of headaches for the Sheffield defenders and scored the opening goal in the fifth minute.
CM: Jorginho – 7.5/10
The Italian anchored the midfield and made one good chance in the final third.
CM: Declan Rice – 9/10
He offered decent protection for his teammates at the back and was quite lively in the opponent’s half. Rice managed to find the back of the net in the 39th minute.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 8/10
Saka caused a lot of problems for the opposition defenders and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
ST: Kai Havertz – 9.5/10
He was a real threat up top and ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name. Havertz deserves to get the man of the match award.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 9/10
Martinelli was a constant menace on the left flank and managed to score in the 15th minute. He even bagged an assist tonight.
Substitutes:
CM: Fabio Vieira – 6/10
Vieira made one decent chance from midfield.
ST: Gabriel Jesus – 6.5/10
He made one good run with the ball.
CM: Thomas Partey – 6/10
He added some steel to Arteta’s midfield.
RB: Cedric Soares – 6/10
Soares kept things tidy at the back.
LW: Leandro Trossard – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
