In an effort to earn as many points as possible while playing away from home in the Premier League, Arsenal squared off against Brighton and Hove Albion earlier this evening. The Gunners had a strong start to the match and took the lead thanks to a penalty kick from Bukayo Saka in the 33rd minute. The result was 1-0 in favor of Mikel Arteta’s team at the interval.
Just after the hour, Kai Havertz gave Arsenal a two-goal lead, and in the 86th, Leandro Trossard ended the match. The North London team emerged victorious 3-0 on the road in the end of the game.
GK: David Raya – 7/10
Raya secured a crucial clean sheet this evening with a couple of strong back-row saves.
RB: Ben White – 7/10
He created two promising chances going forward and maintained discipline when defending inside his half.
CB: William Saliba – 7/10
Saliba was proficient with the ball and didn’t make many mistakes at the back.
CB: Gabriel – 7/10
He made a number of vital saves in the defensive half of the pitch. Gabriel also posed a danger in front of Brighton’s goal.
LB: Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6.5/10
He made one good opportunity from the left flank and didn’t do much wrong when defending from the back.
CM: Martin Odegaard – 7.5/10
Twice in the Brighton half, Odegaard successfully regained possession of the ball and displayed neat link-up play.
CM: Jorginho – 7.5/10
He had a few exciting moments in the latter third and solidly supported the midfield. To show for his efforts, Jorginho has an assist.
CM: Declan Rice – 8/10
Positive impact was made by the England international on both ends of the field.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 7.5/10
Saka performed well to score his penalty in the first half and was a persistent threat in the last third.
ST: Kai Havertz – 9/10
He put in a ton of labor in the opposition’s half, and he was rewarded with a goal and an assist.
LW: Gabriel Jesus – 7/10
Jesus displayed a few glimpses of his abilities but was unable to score.
Alternatives:
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 7/10
He gave Arteta’s attack more vigor.
ST: Leandro Trossard – 7.5/10
When Trossard entered the game, he scored well.
LB: Takehiro Tomiyasu – 6/10
He had a strong backbone.