Arsenal’s triumphant return to the Champions League saw them secure a dominant 4-0 victory over PSV. The goals were supplied by Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, and Martin Odegaard in a stellar performance at the Emirates. From the defense to the attack, Arsenal showcased their strength. William Saliba and Gabriel stood firm in the center-back position, while Declan Rice proved his worth as one of Europe’s top holding midfielders. However, it was Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, and Jesus who shone the brightest, with Jesus scoring a fantastic goal. Here are Mail Sport’s player ratings by Isaan Khan.
Mikel Arteta witnessed Arsenal’s impressive 4-0 triumph over PSV in the Champions League.
David Raya — 7
Raya displayed great composure with the ball at his feet and showed skill in handling the wet conditions.
Ben White — 7
White’s positioning on the right side effectively shut down PSV’s attacks. A solid performance.
William Saliba — 7.5
Saliba was seldom called upon due to the excellent organization of the backline. A reliable display.
Gabriel — 7.5
Aside from a missed header, Gabriel had a superb performance at the back.
Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7
Zinchenko occasionally pressured his fellow defenders with aerial passes but remained a threat going forward. He also contributed defensively when needed.
Martin Odegaard — 9
Odegaard exuded composure on the ball and was instrumental in linking up play. His shot that was parried led to the first goal, and he also scored a well-taken goal. A standout leader on the pitch.
Declan Rice — 7.5
Rice effectively guarded the backline and neutralized the opposition’s attacks through the middle.
Kai Havertz — 7
Havertz displayed the kind of performance Arteta had been expecting from him. Good hold-up play and quick turns to create opportunities for teammates.
Bukayo Saka — 9
Within eight minutes, Saka had a shot saved and then opened the scoring for himself and his team in the Champions League. He also provided an assist for Trossard’s goal. A flawless performance.
Gabriel Jesus – 8.5
Jesus’ missed opportunity early on was just a warm-up. He scored a well-deserved goal and constantly posed a threat with his pace and dribbling, causing chaos for the opposition defense.
Leandro Trossard – 9
After this exceptional display, it would be difficult for Arteta to leave out Trossard in future matches. He scored a goal, provided an assist, and could have had even more. A flawless performance.
Substitutes:
Reiss Nelson – 7
Nelson made a valuable contribution with his assist for Odegaard’s goal.
Takehiro Tomiyasu – 6.5
Tomiyasu had minimal involvement after coming on in the 58th minute.
Emile Smith Rowe – 6.5
Smith Rowe worked hard and made an impact during his short appearance on the pitch.
Fabio Vieira – 7
Vieira brought liveliness to the game in his brief cameo and set up Havertz for a chance.
Jorginho – 6.5
Jorginho entered the game when it was already settled.
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Arsenal vs PSV player ratings: Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard steal the show, Kai Havertz submits his best Arsenal showing yet, and David Raya stakes claim to goalkeeper spot.
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