Arsenal welcomed Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to earn all three points at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a good start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Declan Rice opened the goal-scoring for the North London club with a great strike in the 55th minute. Mikel Arteta’s men defended their lead well and secured a narrow 1-0 win at the Emirates.
Let’s take a look at how each [Arsenal](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/arsenal/) player fared during the match against the Magpies.
**GK: David Raya – 8/10**
Raya made a handful of top saves at the back and secured an important clean sheet at home.
**RB: Ben White – 7/10**
He put his foot through the ball when he could and was tidy with his passing.
**CB: William Saliba – 6.5/10**
Saliba kept things solid inside his half and was replaced at half-time.
**CB: Jakub Kiwior – 8/10**
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and did enough to keep a clean sheet.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 18: Kai Havertz of Arsenal embraces Bukayo Saka of Arsenal as he enters the pitch, following a long absence with injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
**LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 7/10**
He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.
**CM: Martin Odegaard – 7/10**
Odegaard was a constant menace in the final third and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
**CM: Thomas Partey – 7/10**
He got stuck in with a few solid tackles and was not shy of having a shot at goal.
**CM: Declan Rice – 8.5/10**
Rice proved his worth on both ends of the field and was responsible for scoring the only goal of the game in the 55th minute.
**RW: Bukayo Saka – 7.5/10**
He caused some problems for the opposition defenders but was a bit untidy with his passing.
**ST: Leandro Trossard – 7/10**
Trossard made a few dangerous runs with the ball but has got nothing to show for his efforts.
**LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5/10**
Martinelli managed to shine at times but was mostly a quiet presence on the left flank.
**Substitutes:**
**CB: Riccardo Calafiori – 6.5/10**
He was solid at the back after coming off the bench at half-time.
**ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10**
His impact on the game was minimal.
**LB: Kieran Tierney – N/A**
**CM: Jorginho – N/A**