Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Everton this afternoon. Here are our player ratings:
Starting XI
David Raya – 6.5
He couldn’t have asked for an easier day, as Everton failed to register a single shot on target.
Jurrien Timber – 6.5
A solid performance, but like most of the team, he could have done more to push Arsenal toward a victory.
William Saliba – 6.5
Had very little defensive work to do, as Everton posed a minimal threat going forward.
Gabriel Magalhães – 6.5
Tried to make himself useful in attack during set-pieces, but defensively, he had a quiet game due to Everton’s lack of ambition.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – 7.0
Another impressive display from the young left-back. He played with composure beyond his years and didn’t look out of place in the senior team.
Martin Odegaard – 5.0
A disappointing afternoon for the captain. He squandered two good chances that he would normally bury and struggled to influence the game creatively.
Declan Rice – 6.5
Kept the midfield ticking with accurate distribution and ensured balance, but questions remain over whether he’s more effective when partnered with Partey and Odegaard instead of Merino.
Mikel Merino – 7.0
Showed flashes of creativity and posed more of a threat than Odegaard, often looking like the player most likely to deliver a decisive pass.
Bukayo Saka – 7.5
Arsenal’s brightest spark in an otherwise dull performance. Saka was relentless in driving at Everton’s defence and created several dangerous moments.
Kai Havertz – 6.0
Struggled to make an impact up front, as Everton’s defenders surrounded him. Dropped into midfield at times to try to influence the game.
Gabriel Martinelli – 5.5
An underwhelming display. Performances like this highlight Arsenal’s need for a more consistent left winger. He was frustrating to watch.
Substitutes
Ethan Nwaneri – 5.5
The teenager looked inexperienced against Everton’s well-drilled low block.
Jorginho – 6.0
Helped maintain Arsenal’s control of the game after coming on, but couldn’t unlock Everton’s defence.
Thomas Partey – 6.0
Played at right-back and contributed to keeping Arsenal on the front foot, but didn’t make a significant impact.
Gabriel Jesus – 5.0
A forgettable performance. His struggles raise questions about his role in the team.
Leandro Trossard – 6.0
Offered more of a threat than Jesus when he came on, but still couldn’t find the breakthrough Arsenal needed.
