Arsenal locked horns with Manchester United at Old Trafford earlier this evening as they looked to secure a positive result on their travels in the Premier League. The Gunners began the contest well as they managed to grab the lead in the 20th minute thanks to Leandro Trossard’s effort. Mikel Arteta’s players were leading 1-0 at the half-time break.
The North London club defended their slender advantage well in the second 45 minutes and earned a narrow 1-0 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player performed during the clash against the Red Devils.
GK: David Raya – 7.5/10
Raya made a couple of solid saves at the back and earned an important clean sheet today.
RB: Ben White – 7/10
He didn’t do much wrong at the back and had a few lively moments in the final third.
CB: William Saliba – 8/10
Saliba gave a good account of himself on the defensive third of the pitch and did well to keep a clean sheet.
CB: Gabriel – 7/10
He was a rock at the back and was careful when interchanging possession with his teammates.
LB: Takehiro Tomiyasu – 7/10
Tomiyasu performed his defensive duties well and won a couple of aerial duels for his team.
CM: Martin Odegaard – 7/10
Odegaard caused some problems for the opposition defenders but didn’t do enough to register a goal.
CM: Thomas Partey – 6.5/10
He anchored the midfield well but struggled to influence the game in the final third.
CM: Declan Rice – 7/10
The England international caught the eye at times at both ends of the field.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 8/10
He worked hard defensively and was a constant menace in the final third.
ST: Kai Havertz – 7.5/10
Havertz made two decent chances for others around him and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
LW: Leandro Trossard – 7.5/10
He scored the only goal of the game in the 20th minute but was quiet otherwise.
Substitutes:
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5/10
He added some pace to Arteta’s attack.
ST: Gabriel Jesus – N/A
CB: Jorginho – N/A
LB: Jakub Kiwior – N/A
