Port Vale 0-2 Arsenal – player ratings

Port Vale vs Arsenal player ratings: Eze scored his first goal and Trossard sealed a 2–0 win as Arteta’s side advanced in the Carabao Cup.

Arsenal secured a 2–0 victory over League One side Port Vale at Vale Park to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round. The Gunners were not at their fluent best but relied on quality moments to seal the win.

Arsenal made the perfect start when Eberechi Eze opened the scoring in the 8th minute, finishing calmly after a clever flick from Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Despite Arsenal’s early goal, Port Vale threatened throughout the game. Devante Cole came close to equalizing, but the Gunners’ defense stayed firm.

Late in the match, substitute Leandro Trossard wrapped up the result in the 86th minute, latching onto William Saliba’s long pass and finishing with precision.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Port Vale

Goalkeeper

Kepa Arrizabalaga (7/10) – A solid debut. Rarely tested but showed confidence in sweeping up danger.

Defenders

Ben White (5/10) – Looked off the pace and struggled in key moments.

William Saliba (7.5/10) – Composed at the back and assisted Trossard’s goal.

Cristhian Mosquera (7.5/10) – Reliable overall, despite one shaky moment.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (7/10) – Bright display. Assisted Eze and handled his inverted full-back role well.

Midfielders

Christian Nørgaard (6/10) – Kept possession ticking but lacked ambition going forward.

Ethan Nwaneri (7/10) – Energetic and creative, constantly driving at the Port Vale defense.

Mikel Merino (5/10) – Disappointing in attack. Missed chances to exploit gaps.

Forwards

Eberechi Eze (7/10) – Opened the scoring and remained lively throughout.

Gabriel Martinelli (5/10) – Involved early but faded and missed opportunities.

Bukayo Saka (6/10) – Rusty return from injury. Subbed after an hour but showed flashes of sharpness.

Substitutes

Max Dowman (N/A) – Showed vision with a smart pass to Gyökeres.

Viktor Gyökeres (N/A) – Added presence but denied by a late block.

Leandro Trossard (8/10) – Game-changer. Scored the second goal to seal the win.

Arsenal’s 2–0 win over Port Vale was more about efficiency than entertainment. The Gunners now move into the next round, where tougher challenges await.

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