Arsenal entertained Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a decent start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 39th minute thanks to Eberechi Eze’s effort. Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
The Gunners defended their slender advantage well in the second half and managed to secure a narrow 1-0 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the clash against the Eagles.
GK: David Raya – 6.5/10
Raya didn’t have a save to make in the game and kept an easy clean sheet at the Emirates.
RB: Jurrien Timber – 7/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
CB: William Saliba – 6.5/10
Saliba made one important clearance at the back and was replaced at half-time.
CB: Gabriel – 8/10
He put his foot through the ball when he could and was a strong presence in the air.
LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 6.5/10
He made one crucial clearance inside his half but offered very little going forward.
CM: Martin Zubimendi – 7/10
Zubimendi anchored the midfield well and made one good chance in the final third.
CM: Declan Rice – 7.5/10
The England international was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 6.5/10
He caught the eye at times on the right flank but failed to threaten the opponent’s goal.
CAM: Eberechi Eze – 8/10
Eze caused some headaches for the opposition defenders and scored the only goal of the game with a good strike in the 39th minute.
LW: Leandro Trossard – 6.5/10
Trossard managed to shine at times but didn’t do enough to register a goal.
ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 6/10
He worked hard but never looked like he would find the back of the net.
Substitutes:
CB: Cristhian Mosquera – 6.5/10
He was solid at the back in the second half.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
CB: Pierro Hincapie – N/A
CM: Mikel Merino – N/A
LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly – N/A
