Arsenal Player Ratings vs Brentford

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Arsenal secured a Premier League victory over Brentford on New Year’s Day 2025, overcoming an initial deficit to cut the gap on leaders Liverpool to six points, having played one game more.

Arsenal secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over Brentford on New Year’s Day, showcasing their resilience and determination.

Here are the player ratings for Arsenal’s standout performers:

David Raya (GK) – 6.9/10
Raya made some important saves and kept Brentford at bay, although he was at fault for Brentford’s goal.

Jurrien Timber (RB) – 7.5/10
Timber was solid defensively and contributed to Arsenal’s attacks, proving to be a reliable right-back.

William Saliba (CB) – 7.6/10
Saliba was a rock in defense, making crucial clearances and interceptions to keep Brentford’s attackers at bay.

Gabriel (CB) – 7.3/10
Gabriel was strong and composed, helping to keep Brentford’s attackers at bay and making important defensive contributions.

Riccardo Calafiori (LB) – 7.2/10
Calafiori was solid defensively and contributed to Arsenal’s attacks, showing his versatility and reliability.

Thomas Partey (CM) – 7.9/10
Partey was a dominant force in midfield, providing the assist for Arsenal’s second goal and controlling the midfield battle.

Martin Ødegaard (CM) – 7.1/10
Ødegaard controlled the midfield and was involved in Arsenal’s build-up play, showcasing his playmaking abilities.

Mikel Merino (CM) – 8.1/10
Merino scored Arsenal’s second goal and was a key player in the comeback, making crucial contributions in midfield.

Ethan Nwaneri (RW) – 7.3/10
Nwaneri was impressive on his first Premier League start, providing the assist for Arsenal’s third goal and showing his potential.

Gabriel Jesus (ST) – 8.2/10
Jesus scored Arsenal’s first goal and was a constant threat, continuing his impressive scoring run with his sixth goal in his last four games.

Gabriel Martinelli (LW) – 8.6/10
Martinelli was outstanding, scoring Arsenal’s third goal and being a menace to Brentford’s defense. He earned the Man of the Match award for his performance.

This match was a testament to Arsenal’s resilience and determination. Despite falling behind early, they fought back to secure a crucial victory. Gabriel Martinelli was the standout player, earning the Man of the Match award for his performance.

SUBSTITUTE

Myles Lewis-Skelly (6.3/10): Came on for Calafiori and provided fresh legs in defense.

Declan Rice (5.8/10): Replaced Merino but had a quieter game.

Leandro Trossard (6.0/10): Came on for Nwaneri and added energy to the attack.

Jorginho (N/A): Came on late for Ødegaard and had little time to make an impact.

Oleksandr Zinchenko (N/A): Replaced Jesus in the final minutes to help see out the game.