**Arsenal left it late but ultimately secured all three points against Everton at the Emirates Stadium.**
**The Gunners dominated possession throughout the contest but struggled to break down a stubborn Everton defence for long spells. Mikel Arteta’s side continued to push forward and were eventually rewarded late on when Viktor Gyokeres broke the deadlock.**
The introduction of Max Dowman proved decisive, with the youngster injecting energy and creativity into Arsenal’s attack before grabbing his first Premier League goal to seal a 2-0 victory.
Here are the Arsenal player ratings from the win.
**David Raya – 7**/**10**
Had little to do for most of the evening but remained alert when called upon. Produced a solid save in the second half and distributed the ball well as Arsenal controlled possession.
**Jurrien Timber – 6/10**
Looked comfortable in possession and supported the attack well down the right. Unfortunately forced off earlier than expected but had started the game in composed fashion.
**William Saliba – 7/10**
Another assured performance from the Frenchman. Read the game well and dealt comfortably with Everton’s limited attacking threat.
**Gabriel – 7/10**
Dominant in the air and aggressive in defensive duels. Helped ensure Everton rarely created clear opportunities.
**Riccardo Calafiori – 6/10**
Worked hard down the left flank and was solid defensively. His attacking delivery could have been sharper but it was still a steady display.
**Martin Zubimendi – 8/10**
Controlled the rhythm of the game from midfield and rarely misplaced a pass. Calm, intelligent and hugely influential in Arsenal’s dominance of possession.
**Declan Rice – 8/10**
Covered enormous ground and broke up Everton transitions repeatedly. Also carried the ball forward effectively when Arsenal needed urgency.
**Bukayo Saka – 8/10**
Arsenal’s most dangerous attacking outlet for much of the match. Constantly threatened Everton’s defence and created several promising situations.
**Eberechi Eze – 6/10**
Showed flashes of creativity between the lines but struggled to consistently break down Everton’s compact defensive shape.
**Noni Madueke – 6/10**
Worked tirelessly on the right and tried to drive at his defender. Lacked the decisive moment but remained a threat.
**Kai Havertz – 6/10**
Linked play well and made intelligent runs but was unable to find the breakthrough before being substituted.
**Cristhian Mosquera – 5/10**
A slightly shaky cameo. Looked uncomfortable at times as Everton tried to push forward late on.
**Gabriel Martinelli – 5/10**
Struggled to influence the game after coming on and could not find his usual attacking rhythm.
**Viktor Gyokeres – 8**/**10**
Made the crucial impact off the bench, scoring the opener late in the match. His presence immediately gave Arsenal more attacking urgency.
**Max Dowman – 9/10**
A sensational cameo from the youngster. Completely changed the tempo of the match with his direct running and creativity before scoring his first Premier League goal to wrap up the win.