Arsenal clashed heads with Aston Villa at Villa Park earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Bukayo Saka scored the opener for Mikel Arteta’s side in the 59th minute as the North London club secured a narrow 1-0 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each [Arsenal](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/arsenal/) player fared during the clash against the Villans.
**GK: David Raya – 6.5/10**
He didn’t have a save to make in the game and kept an easy clean sheet tonight.
**RB: Ben White – 7.5/10**
White was a positive influence at both ends of the field and was strong in the air.
**CB: Cristhian Mosquera – 6.5/10**
He performed his defensive duties well and was accurate with his passing.
**CB: Gabriel – 7/10**
Gabriel gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and would be quite pleased with the clean sheet.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 31: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 31, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
**LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 7.5/10**
He caught the eye at times on the left flank and has an assist to show for his efforts.
**CM: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 7/10**
Lewis-Skelly anchored the midfield well but offered very little in the final third.
**CM: Declan Rice – 7/10**
He offered decent protection for his teammates at the back and was substituted in the 84th minute.
**RW: Bukayo Saka – 8/10**
Saka caused a few headaches for his marker and managed to score the only goal of the game in the 59th minute.
**CAM: Martin Odegaard – 6.5/10**
He worked hard off the ball but struggled to be effective in the final third.
**LW: Christos Tzolis – 6/10**
Tzolis was quiet in the first half and was replaced at half-time.
**ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10**
Havertz kept possession well at times inside the Aston Villa half but failed to register a goal tonight.
**Substitutes:**
**CAM: Eberechi Eze – 6.5/10**
He made one promising run with the ball.
**CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 6/10**
His impact on the game was minimal.
**ST: Mikel Merino – 7/10**
Merino made some decent runs with the ball.
**CB: Ezri Konsa – 6/10**
He was solid at the back after coming off the bench.
**CM: Martin Zubimendi – N/A**