Arsenal visited the Vitality Stadium to take on a Bournemouth side that has struggled in the Premier League, remaining winless in their last 10 in the division. Arsenal was in complete control from start to finish, winning penalties and creating many chances. 15 shots, six big chances, 58 percent possession showed that Arsenal bossed the encounter.
Without further ado, here are the Gooner Daily player ratings for the Bournemouth vs Arsenal game.
Starting XI
David Raya: Had relatively nothing to do but was assured in goal. (6)
Ben White: Supported well on the right hand side and would be delighted to get a goal from a set play. (8)
William Saliba: Did well to win most of his duels. (7)
Gabriel: Looked very assured with Saliba alongside him. (7)
Oleksandr Zinchenko: Did his usual inverting thing like the boss he is. (7)
Declan Rice: Was dominant in midfield and progressed the ball well. (7)
Kai Havertz: Had a couple of neat touches and finally opened his goalscoring account from a spot kick. (7)
Martin Odegaard: Was amazing with the ball at his feet and even superb off it. (9)
Gabriel Jesus: Showed his influence from the flanks and was a constant thorn in the flesh of the Bournemouth defense. (8)
Bukayo Saka: Showed good anticipation and awareness to react to Jesus attempt that clipped the Bournemouth post. Must have hurt to give the ball twice to his teammates, but hey, it’s a team sport. (8)
Eddie Nketiah: Was a constant threat with his running but could have done better with his end product. (6)
Substitutes
Takehiro Tomiyasu: Slotted in easily for Zinchenko and supported the attack from the left. (6)
Reiss Nelson: His presence on the left wing gave Jesus the chance to shine as the center forward leading the pack. (6)
Fabio Vieira: Threaded some delicious balls that were not finished by his teammates. (7)
Emile Smith Rowe: Got into some promising positions but his finishing let him down. (6)
Jorginho: Gave Declan Rice a chance to get a breather. (6)
Sayonara.
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