Arsenal entertained Southampton at the Emirates Stadium earlier today as they looked to secure a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Mikel Arteta‘s men made a slow start to the second half and conceded the opening goal in the 55th minute when Cameron Archer found the back of the net. However, Kai Havertz equalised for the Gunners just three minutes later before Gabriel Martinelli completed the turnaround when he scored in the 68th minute. Bukayo Saka killed the game off in the 88th minute as Arsenal ended up securing an impressive 3-1 victory in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the match against the Saints.
GK: David Raya – 6/10
He made one decent save at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet.
RB: Thomas Partey – 7.5/10
Partey did his fair share of defending and made one decent run with the ball.
CB: William Saliba – 6.5/10
He made one important clearance at the back and was a good presence when in possession of the ball.
CB: Gabriel – 6/10
Gabriel struggled to keep things solid inside his half.
LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 7/10
He performed his defensive duties well and made some decent runs with the ball at his feet.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 9.5/10
Saka caused all sorts of headaches for the opposition defenders and has got one goal and two assists to his name.
CM: Jorginho – 6/10
The Italian talent struggled to get a foothold in the game and was replaced at the hour mark.
CM: Declan Rice – 7/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
LW: Raheem Sterling – 6.5/10
Sterling caught the eye at times but failed to register a goal.
ST: Kai Havertz – 8/10
He was a constant menace in the final third and did well to score the equaliser in the 58th minute.
ST: Gabriel Jesus – 6.5/10
Jesus caused some headaches for the opposition defenders but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.
Substitutes:
ST: Leandro Trossard – 6.5/10
Trossard made a few inviting chances for others around him.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 7/10
He came on and put Arsenal ahead in the 68th minute.
CM: Mikel Merino – 7/10
Merino added some energy to Arteta’s midfield.
RB: Takehiro Tomiyasu – N/A
CB: Jakub Kiwior – N/A
