“He deserves more respect from every Premier League club, he is the player Arsenal are always looking forward to in attack”- Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry was the first to praise £70M Phenomenal Arsenal hero for one of the best individual performance of the season so far.
In an exciting match at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal triumphed over Crystal Palace with a resounding 5-0 victory, marking a return to winning ways for Mikel Arteta’s team. Let’s take a closer look at how each player performed:
David Raya (Goalkeeper):
Raya showed exceptional skills in stopping shots, boosting the defense’s confidence with crucial saves, earning him a solid 8.
Ben White (Defender):
White commanded the defensive line with authority and showcased his versatility, proving to be a stalwart at the back, earning him a well-deserved 8.
William Saliba (Defender):
Saliba remained calm under pressure, displaying growing maturity in defense, earning him a commendable 8.
Gabriel (Defender):
Gabriel had an inspiring performance, contributing to both attack and solid defending, rightfully earning him the Man of the Match with an impressive 9, as Henry praises the solid defensive beast.
Oleksandr Zinchenko (Midfielder):
Consistently providing defensive cover and supporting effective attacks, Zinchenko maintained a high level of performance, earning him a 7.
Declan Rice (Midfielder):
Rice masterfully controlled the midfield until an unfortunate hamstring injury, leaving a lasting impact on the game, earning him an 8.
Martin Odegaard (Midfielder):
Odegaard dictated the game’s tempo and displayed creative prowess, influencing key moments, earning him a notable 8.
Kai Havertz (Midfielder):
Havertz had a quiet game, struggling to contribute in the attacking third, earning him a 6.
Bukayo Saka (Forward):
Saka flashed moments of brilliance, consistently threatening the opposition and contributing to attacking endeavors, earning him a 7.
Gabriel Jesus (Forward):
Despite not finding the net, Jesus’s overall contribution and work rate were commendable, earning him an 8.
Leandro Trossard (Forward):
Trossard displayed consistent performance levels and capped it off with a well-taken goal, earning him a 7.
Substitutes:
Gabriel Martinelli:
Martinelli turned the game around with an impactful two-goal performance, injecting life into the team and earning him a stellar 9.
Emile Smith Rowe:
Smith Rowe injected energy and creativity into the midfield, making a noticeable difference, earning him a 7.
Jorginho:
Jorginho’s bench arrival brought immediate dividends with a pivotal assist, showcasing his influence, earning him an 8.
Jakub Kiwior:
Introduced late on, and performance is not applicable (N/A).
Eddie Nketiah:
Came on too late to influence proceedings (N/A).