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Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth yesterday following another lacklustre performance at the Emirates. Here are the player ratings:
David Raya – 5.0
He needs to work with his defenders on how to handle set pieces, and Bournemouth applied considerable pressure on him.
Ben White – 4.5
He struggled against Milos Kerkez and Dango Ouattara, who often combined effectively to pin him back.
William Saliba – 5.5
On a day when Arsenal’s vulnerability at set pieces was evident, questions were raised about his resilience.
Jakub Kiwior – 5.0
He has performed well in recent weeks, but this time he found it difficult as Evanilson regularly escaped his marking.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6.0
His ability to beat Bournemouth’s press made him stand out, though Arsenal’s issues with defending set pieces persist.
Declan Rice – 7.0
He was the only player who truly impressed, and it appears his future role may lie further forward on the pitch.
Thomas Partey – 6.5
He provided the expected defensive cover, but the two Bournemouth goals undermined his contributions.
Martin Odegaard – 6.5
Odegaard delivered an improved display, though he was unable to break down the Bournemouth defence once Arsenal fell behind.
Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5
He was active throughout and kept the attack lively, but he opted for an assist when he should have taken the shot himself.
Leandro Trossard – 5.0
He continues to show why he may not be the reliable option Arsenal need as their number nine.
Bukayo – 5.5
This was a disappointing performance from Saka. It is hoped he is reserving his best for the PSG clash.
Substitutes
Mikel Merino – 5.5
He was introduced to increase Arsenal’s attacking threat, but made little impact.
Raheem Sterling – N/A
Oleksandr Zinchenko – N/A
Ethan Nwaneri – N/A
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