Arsenal welcomed Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 42nd minute thanks to Martin Zubimendi’s effort. Mikel Arteta’s men were leading 1-0 at the half-time break.
Viktor Gyokeres doubled his team’s advantage in the 66th minute before going on to score again in injury time. The match ended with Arsenal securing a comfortable 3-0 win at the Emirates.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player performed during the clash against Sunderland.
GK: David Raya – 7.5/10
He made a couple of solid saves at the back and kept an important clean sheet at home.
RB: Jurrien Timber – 7/10
Timber made a few crucial interceptions inside his half but offered very little going forward.
CB: William Saliba – 7.5/10
He dealt with the danger when needed and did enough to keep a clean sheet this afternoon.
CB: Gabriel – 7.5/10
Gabriel put his foot through the ball when he could and did well to keep the opposition attackers frustrated throughout the game.
LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 7/10
He came back to defend when required and made one promising run with the ball.
CM: Kai Havertz – 8/10
Havertz made two key chances in the final third and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CM: Martin Zubimendi – 8/10
He made a few crucial interceptions at the centre of the park and deserves credit for scoring the opener in the 42nd minute.
CM: Declan Rice – 7.5/10
Rice was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.
RW: Noni Madueke – 6/10
He did his fair share of defending but lacked quality in the final third.
ST: Gabriel Jesus – 6/10
The Brazilian talent was quiet for most of his time on the pitch.
LW: Leandro Trossard – 7/10
He caused a few headaches for his marker and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
Substitutes:
ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 8/10
He came on and scored a brace for Arsenal.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 8/10
Martinelli caused some problems for the opposition defenders and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
LB: Piero Hincapie – 6/10
He was solid at the back.
CM: Eberechi Eze – 6.5/10
Eze was not shy of having a strike at goal.
CM: Christian Norgaard – N/A
