Arsenal entertained Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Gabriel finally broke the deadlock in the 57th minute before Gabriel Martinelli got his name on the scoresheet just seven minutes later. Viktor Gyokeres bagged a quick-fire brace soon after as Mikel Arteta’s men cruised to a dominant 4-0 win at the Emirates.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the clash against Atletico Madrid.
GK: David Raya – 7/10
Raya made one good save during the game and earned a solid clean sheet at home.
RB: Jurrien Timber – 7.5/10
He was solid when defending inside his half and was a real threat going forward.
CB: William Saliba – 7/10
Saliba kept a good shape at the back and was accurate with his ball distribution.
CB: Gabriel – 8/10
He dealt with the danger when he could and has got a goal and an assist to show for his efforts.
LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 7.5/10
He caught the at times on both ends of the field and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CM: Martin Zubimendi – 8/10
Zubimendi anchored the midfield well and ran the show in the opposition half.
CM: Declan Rice – 8/10
He anchored the midfield well and made two inviting chances in the final third. Rice has also got an assist to his name.
CAM: Eberechi Eze – 7/10
Eze managed to shine at times, but there was no goal for him.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 7.5/10
He caused a few problems for the opposition defenders but failed to register a goal.
ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 9/10
Gyokeres was a real handful for the opposition defenders and managed to score twice in the second half.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 8/10
He caused some chaos in and around the Atletico penalty box and managed to score just after the hour mark.
Substitutes:
CB: Cristhian Mosquera – 6/10
He was solid at the back.
CM: Christian Norgaard – 6/10
Norgaard struggled to influence the game.
CM: Ethan Nwareri – 6.5/10
He caused some problems for the opposition defenders.
CM: Mikel Merino – N/A
RB: Ben White – N/A
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