Arsenal 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Player Ratings

Arsenal put on an impressive performance against Paris Saint-Germain, clinching a 2-0 victory in their Champions League encounter. The Gunners scored their first goal in the first half when Kai Havertz found space between two defenders and headed in Leandro Trossard’s cross. Arsenal then demonstrated their set-piece ability for the second goal, with Bukayo Saka scoring from his own delivery from the wide right.

Here’s a how each player fared in this impressive win:

Goalkeeper

David Raya – 7/10
Raya had a relatively quiet game but demonstrated reliability when called upon. He made a couple of crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.

Defenders

Jurrien Timber – 7/10
Solid in defense and impactful in the attack with his overlapping runs. Timber’s defensive awareness played a vital role in neutralizing PSG’s threats.

William Saliba – 7/10
Composed and strong in the air, effectively handling PSG’s forwards. His distribution from the back was also commendable.

Gabriel Magalhães – 7/10
Formed a strong partnership with Saliba, making several important tackles and interceptions.

Riccardo Calafiori – 7/10
Defensively sound and provided width on the left flank. His crossing posed a constant threat to PSG’s defense.

Midfielders

Thomas Partey – 7/10
Controlled the midfield with his physical presence and passing accuracy. He effectively disrupted PSG’s play.

Declan Rice – 7/10
Industrious in midfield, covering a lot of ground and making key interceptions. His ability to transition from defense to attack was crucial.

Leandro Trossard – 8/10
A creative force, providing the assist for Havertz’s goal. His vision and dribbling caused problems for PSG throughout the match.

Forwards

Bukayo Saka – 8/10
Outstanding, scoring a brilliant free-kick and constantly threatening PSG’s defense with his pace and skill.

Kai Havertz – 8/10
Opened the scoring with a well-timed header and was a constant menace in the final third. His link-up play was excellent.

Gabriel Martinelli – 7/10
Worked tirelessly on the left wing, creating several chances and tracking back to help defensively.

Substitutes

Jakub Kiwior – 6/10
Came on to shore up the defense and effectively prevented PSG from finding a way back into the game.

Mikel Merino – 6/10
Added fresh legs to the midfield and helped maintain Arsenal’s control in the latter stages of the match.

Gabriel Jesus – 6/10
Provided energy and pressing up front, keeping PSG’s defenders on their toes.

Myles Lewis-Skelly – N/A
Made a brief appearance and showed promise with his quick passing and movement.