Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth yesterday following another lacklustre performance at the Emirates. Here are the player ratings:
**David Raya – 5.0**
He needs to work with his defenders on how to handle set pieces, and Bournemouth applied considerable pressure on him.
**Ben White – 4.5**
He struggled against Milos Kerkez and Dango Ouattara, who often combined effectively to pin him back.
**William Saliba – 5.5**
On a day when Arsenal’s vulnerability at set pieces was evident, questions were raised about his resilience.
**Jakub Kiwior – 5.0**
He has performed well in recent weeks, but this time he found it difficult as Evanilson regularly escaped his marking.
**Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6.0**
His ability to beat Bournemouth’s press made him stand out, though Arsenal’s issues with defending set pieces persist.
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**Declan Rice – 7.0**
He was the only player who truly impressed, and it appears his future role may lie further forward on the pitch.
**Thomas Partey – 6.5**
He provided the expected defensive cover, but the two Bournemouth goals undermined his contributions.
**Martin Odegaard – 6.5**
Odegaard delivered an improved display, though he was unable to break down the Bournemouth defence once Arsenal fell behind.
**Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5**
He was active throughout and kept the attack lively, but he opted for an assist when he should have taken the shot himself.
**Leandro Trossard – 5.0**
He continues to show why he may not be the reliable option Arsenal need as their number nine.
**Bukayo – 5.5**
This was a disappointing performance from Saka. It is hoped he is reserving his best for the PSG clash.
**Substitutes**
**Mikel Merino – 5.5**
He was introduced to increase Arsenal’s attacking threat, but made little impact.
**Raheem Sterling – N/A**
**Oleksandr Zinchenko – N/A**
**Ethan Nwaneri – N/A**