PSV 1–7 Arsenal – Player Ratings

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Arsenal put on an impressive performance in Eindhoven, winning the first leg and almost certainly advancing to the quarterfinals.

Arsenal delivered a sensational performance in Eindhoven, scoring seven goals to secure a dominant victory over PSV in the Champions League Round of 16.

Here’s our player rating for the match:

David Raya (7/10): The goalkeeper had a solid game, making crucial saves to keep PSV at bay. He was fortunate when Ismael Saibari’s shot hit the bar after a shaky clearance.

Jurrien Timber (9/10): Timber was outstanding, scoring the opening goal with a powerful header and providing a strong defensive presence throughout the match.

William Saliba (7/10): Saliba was composed on the ball and added calmness to the defense, effectively dealing with PSV’s attacking threats.

Gabriel (7/10): Gabriel put in a commanding display, keeping tabs on Luuk de Jong and forcing play out wide.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (6/10): Lewis-Skelly had a mixed performance, assisting Ethan Nwaneri’s goal but was lucky to avoid a second yellow card for a clumsy tackle.

Thomas Partey (6/10): Partey conceded a penalty for dragging down De Jong but contributed to the team’s overall play.

Martin Odegaard (9/10): Odegaard was back to his best, scoring two goals and adding flair to Arsenal’s attack.

Declan Rice (8/10): Rice was instrumental in both attack and defense, providing an assist and contributing significantly to the team’s build-up play.

Ethan Nwaneri (8/10): Nwaneri was a constant threat, scoring a goal and assisting Odegaard. His performance was a standout.

Mikel Merino (7/10): Merino scored a crucial goal and provided an assist, showcasing his composure and skill.

Leandro Trossard (7/10): Trossard was lively around the box, scoring a well-taken goal and contributing to the team’s attacking play.

Substitutes:

Riccardo Calafiori (8/10): Calafiori came on and made an immediate impact, providing an assist and scoring a late goal.

Oleksandr Zinchenko (6.5/10): Zinchenko had a solid performance after coming on as a substitute.

Raheem Sterling (5/10): Sterling contributed to the team’s performance after coming on.

Arsenal’s emphatic victory has put them in a strong position to advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid. The team’s performance was a testament to their quality and determination, and fans can look forward to more exciting matches in the Champions League.