Arsenal player review: Declan Rice shines despite new position, summer signing remains a big concern

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Arsenal returned to the highest of the Premier League with a 2-1 win at house to Brighton on Saturday afternoon.

The Gunners weren’t at their finest however did what they needed to do to get forward of Manchester Metropolis once more after their win towards Nottingham Forest earlier within the day.

There have been highs and lows for Arsenal towards Brighton, so learn on for our tackle every participant’s efficiency…

Arsenal vs Brighton participant rankings

David Raya – 8 – Raya was one in all Arsenal’s heroes towards Brighton, making the profitable save within the second half towards Yankuba Minte. A really world-class Spanish shot-stopper who stepped up when the crew wanted him.

Declan Rice – 8.5 – Rice, faraway from his right-back place, was in his ordinary positive type as he put in a tireless efficiency for the Gunners. The England worldwide appeared well-suited to the position, contributing defensively and attackingly, together with his ordinary lethal set-piece leading to an personal aim within the second half.

William Saliba – 6 – William Saliba was not essentially the most tough match he has ever performed. He and the remainder of the protection did not have a lot work to do for many of the sport, however they dealt with the ball with their ordinary calm and composure.

Clown Hincapie – 6.5 – Whereas Hincapie has established himself and continues to develop, he additionally confirmed his versatility by shifting to left-back following the arrival of Gabriel Magalhães late within the sport.

Martin Zvimendi – 6 – Zvimendi’s efficiency was respectable, but it surely was additionally a efficiency that maybe confirmed that the Spain worldwide has performed an excessive amount of soccer this season and is beginning to get a little bit drained. Is it time for Arteta to belief Christian Norgaard a little bit extra?

Mikel Merino – 5.5 – Removed from being the very best again with an influence in midfield, Merino continues to show himself an enigmatic presence and sometimes appears to be like extra suited to play up entrance at this Arsenal, even when that isn’t the place he was initially introduced in to play.

Martin Odegaard – 8 – This was extra like Martin Odegaard of outdated, with the Norwegian scoring the opening aim properly and linking up together with his team-mates with easy, sharp passes.

Martin Odegarad praises Arsenal followers (Photograph by Shaun Boteterll/Getty Pictures)

Bukayozaka – 8 – An actual risk all through the sport, Saka assisted Odegaard’s aim however was unfortunate to not convert one or two extra as he created so many possibilities for his teammates who misfired.

Leandro Trossard – 7 – A vigorous efficiency from Leandro Trossard, however in the end didn’t add a lot to the ultimate product.

Victor Gokeres – 4 – Maybe essentially the most worrying factor about this sport for Arsenal was that Victor Gokeres performed quietly once more. The Swedish striker missed one good probability, however in any other case struggled to get on the ball and full primary passes, conserving him out of the sport.

Substitute: Gabriel 6, Gabriel Jesus 6, Gabriel Martinelli 6

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