Player Ratings: Arsenal vs Manchester United

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Manchester United

Saliba Shines, Partey Struggles

Arsenal secured a well-deserved victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Some players had top ratings for standout performances. However, a few gave  disappointing displays from the Gunners and United.

Let’s take a closer look at how each player fared in this Premier League clash.

William Saliba: A Defensive Masterclass

One player who truly stood out in this match was William Saliba. The young defender showcased his immense talent and left fans holding their breath when he went down injured.

Fortunately, he quickly recovered and continued to impress throughout the game. Saliba didn’t give an inch to his opponents and demonstrated his class with a superb tackle. His performance earned him a well-deserved rating of 8.

Thomas Partey: A Disappointing Display

On the other hand, Thomas Partey had a less than stellar performance.

The Ghanaian midfielder had a shaky start, gifting the ball to the opposition and struggling to maintain control.

His sloppiness on the ball was evident, resulting in a rating of 5. It was certainly not a vintage display from Partey.

Other Key Performances

David Raya, the Arsenal goalkeeper, had a decent game but wasn’t always convincing.

He dropped a cross in the first half and slipped while trying to cover a teammate’s error.

However, his ability on the ball was still commendable, earning him a rating of 6.

Ben White

Ben White defended well against Garnacho for the most part, although the Argentinian forward did have his moments.

White also contributed to the attack, but those moments were few and far between, resulting in a rating of 6.

Gabriel, the Brazilian center-back, had a typically solid display. It’s a testament to his reputation that Manchester United targeted Saliba instead.

Gabriel stayed focused when the opposition had possession, earning him a rating of 7.

Martin Odegaard had a relatively quiet afternoon, but when he did get on the ball, he showed his quality.

However, his off-the-ball contributions were more noticeable on the day, resulting in a rating of 6.

Declan Rice had a moment in the first half that nearly gifted Manchester United a chance. However, he improved as the game went on, although his attacking impact was limited in his more offensive role. Rice earned a rating of 6.

Bukayo Saka, known for his bright moments, had a relatively quiet game by his own high standards.

He lacked his usual quality with the final ball on occasion, resulting in a rating of 6.

Kai Havertz, the German forward, continued his impressive goal-scoring form with another contribution in this match.

He proved to be a focal point for Arsenal’s attack and showcased his ability to receive long balls. Havertz earned a rating of 7.

Leandro Trossard, on the other hand, had a quiet game overall but managed to score a crucial goal.

The Belgian forward lived up to the chant “Trossard again ole, ole” and earned a rating of 7.

Substitutes Make an Impact

Gabriel Martinelli had a much better cameo appearance, taking advantage of the spaces that Manchester United left open.

He would have scored if not for a good save from the opposition goalkeeper. Martinelli’s maturity and contribution to pushing Arsenal up the pitch earned him a rating of 7.

Gabriel Jesus, Jorginho, Jakub Kiwior, and the other substitutes came on too late in the game to receive ratings.

Manchester United Player Ratings

André Onana, the Manchester United goalkeeper, had another game without a clean sheet. Despite this, he put in a solid performance and earned a rating of 7.5.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka had an intriguing battle with Trossard down Manchester United’s right flank.

Unfortunately for Wan-Bissaka, his opponent managed to find the back of the net, resulting in a rating of 6.

Jonny Evans, the veteran center-back, relied on his experience to guide a makeshift Manchester United defense. His performance earned him a rating of 6.5.

Casemiro received some criticism for Arsenal’s opening goal.

He had the opportunity to play Havertz offside but failed to do so, resulting in a straightforward goal. Casemiro’s rating for this game is 5.

Diogo Dalot, playing as a left-back, proved to be a tough opponent for Arsenal.

However, he couldn’t maintain his aggressive runs throughout the game, earning him a rating of 6.5.

Sofyan Amrabat, Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, Scott McTominay, Amad Diallo, and Rasmus Højlund all had mixed performances, resulting in ratings ranging from 5.5 to 7.

The remaining substitutes came on too late in the game to receive ratings.

In conclusion, Arsenal put on a solid display against Manchester United, with standout ♥ performance 

from William Saliba and disappointing showings from Thomas Partey.

The Gunners secured a well-deserved victory and showcased their potential for the rest of the season.