Arsenal secured an impressive 5-2 win against West Ham this afternoon with an excellent all-around performance from the entire team. Here are our player ratings:
Starting XI
David Raya – 7.0
He could do little about either of West Ham’s goals but showed confidence and precision with his passing in possession.
Jurrien Timber – 7.5
A quiet day in attack for Timber, but his defensive solidity allowed Saka to cause havoc higher up the pitch.
William Saliba – 7.5
Handled the physical presence of Michail Antonio well and delivered a steady performance overall.
Gabriel – 8.0
Solid at the back and chipped in with a goal. Hopefully, his injury isn’t serious as he remains crucial to the team.
Riccardo Calafiori – 7.0
A shaky moment led to a major West Ham chance, but he recovered well and put in a decent performance before being substituted.
Martin Ødegaard – 9.0
Another standout display from the captain. He played a key role in Trossard’s goal and confidently converted a penalty. A true leader on the pitch.
Odegaard acoring penalty against West Ham
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Jorginho – 7.5
An assured performance in place of Thomas Partey. Controlled possession well and set the tempo for several attacking moves. A new contract may be well-deserved.
Declan Rice – 7.5
Worked tirelessly in midfield against his former club, though his performance wasn’t as spectacular as some of his recent outings.
Bukayo Saka – 9.5
The star of the show once again. Provided two assists and scored a goal, showcasing his immense influence on Arsenal’s attack.
Kai Havertz – 7.5
A hard-working display, pressing relentlessly and chasing every ball. He was rewarded with a well-deserved goal.
Leandro Trossard – 8.0
A dazzling performance despite facing tough opposition in Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Scored a goal and provided a stunning assist for Havertz.
Substitutes
Jakub Kiwior – 7.0
Came on for the injured Gabriel and helped Arsenal secure a clean sheet in the second half.
Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6.5
Replaced Calafiori and contributed to Arsenal’s pressing and attacking transitions.
Gabriel Jesus – 6.0
An underwhelming cameo from the Brazilian, who continues to search for a Premier League goal.
Raheem Sterling – 6.0
Came close with a free kick but had limited impact in his brief time on the pitch.
Ethan Nwaneri – N/A
Too little time on the field to make a meaningful contribution.
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