Arsenal clashed heads with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to earn a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners made a slow start to the game as they conceded the opening goal in the tenth minute when Evanilson found the back of the net. However, Gabriel equalised for the visitors just six minutes later as Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.
Declan Rice gave Arsenal the lead in the 54th minute before going on to score again in the 71st minute. Eli Junior Kroupi got a goal back for the home side just five minutes later. However, the North London club ended up securing a hard-fought 3-2 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the clash against the Cherries.
GK: David Raya – 5.5/10
He made one solid save at the back but conceded two goals this evening.
RB: Jurrien Timber – 7/10
Timber made some crucial interceptions inside his half and made two good chances going forward.
CB: William Saliba – 6.5/10
He cleared the danger when he could, but failed to keep things solid at the back.
CB: Gabriel – 6.5/10
The Brazilian talent made a costly error in the lead-up to Bournemouth’s opener. However, he equalised soon after and was solid in the second half.
LB: Piero Hincapie – 6.5/10
He caught the eye at times on both ends of the field.
CM: Martin Odegaard – 7/10
Odegaard got stuck in with some solid tackles and was lively on the ball. He has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CM: Martin Zubimendi – 7/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and made one good chance going forward.
CM: Declan Rice – 8.5/10
Rice managed to shine on both halves and managed to score a brace in the second half to help Arsenal pick up the win.
RW: Noni Madueke – 7/10
He used his pace well at times on the right flank, but there was no goal for him.
ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 6.5/10
Gyokeres was a real handful for the opposition defenders but failed to register a goal.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 7/10
He worked hard defensively and made one positive run with the ball.
Substitutes:
ST: Gabriel Jesus – 6.5/10
He made one positive run with the ball.
LW: Leandro Trossard – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 7/10
He engineered some inviting chances for others around him and ended the game with an assist to his name.
CM: Mikel Merino – 6.5/10
Merino was not shy of having a strike at goal.
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