Arsenal faced West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium in a London derby, seeking victory. However, a sluggish start led to Tomas Soucek scoring for West Ham in the 13th minute. Despite attempts, Mikel Arteta’s team trailed 1-0 at halftime. In the 55th minute, Konstantinos Mavropanos extended West Ham’s lead to 2-0 with a well-placed header.
Arsenal’s struggles were evident in the player ratings. Goalkeeper David Raya received a 6.5/10, making notable saves but unable to prevent West Ham’s goals. Defenders Ben White, William Saliba, and Oleksandr Zinchenko scored 6.5, 6.5, and 6, respectively, with mixed performances.
In midfield, Martin Odegaard earned a 7/10 for creating key chances, while Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard scored 6.5 and 6. Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka stood out with a 7/10 for his constant threat in the final third. Upfront, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, both with 6.5/10, worked hard but failed to score.
Substitutes Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson, and Emile Smith Rowe received ratings of 6, 6, and 6.5, respectively, with minimal impact noted for Nketiah and Nelson.
Despite some individual efforts, Arsenal couldn’t overturn the deficit, resulting in a 2-0 defeat. The overall performance highlighted defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of clinical finishing, leaving fans disappointed in the London derby.
Leave a Reply