How Arsenal and Tottenham players rated

How Arsenal and Tottenham players rated

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Tottenham defeated Arsenal 4-1 to move six points clear of the Premier League’s top four.

Arsenal

David Raya: 5.5/10

Up until Richarlison scored one of the season’s goals, I was a virtual observer.

Jurrien Timber: 7.5%

added to his growing collection of excellent performances after being injured in midweek.

William Saliba: 7

Did not miss Gabriel, his key defensive player, a lot. through the game to be culpified.

Piero Hincapie: 7

Excellent for his first Premier League start. In Gabriel’s absence, will be crucial for Arsenal.

Ricardo Calafiori: 7

Manager Mikel Arteta will be pleased that his left-back was available despite some doubts regarding his inclusion.

8: Martin Zubimendi

With each game, his reputation grows. assembles everything for Arsenal.

Declan Rice: 8

built for such special occasions. abundance of energy and temperament, as well.

7 – Bukayo Saka

With his speed and strength, the captain petrified Tottenham’s left-hand side. A constant threat.

Eberechi Eze: 9.5

The substance of dreams. In his first north London game, he pulled off a magical hat-trick.

Mikel Merino: 7.5

Trossard’s opener was set up by an excellent pass that unlocked Tottenham. ireless work

Leandro Trossard: 8

continues to be Mr. Reliable at Arsenal. He deserved it. demonstrating that Arteta is a significant player.

Noni Madueke (Trossard 78): 6

Tottenham

Guglielmo Vicario: 5.5%

Eze scored his first goal, but some bad defending exposed it.

Kevin Danso: 4.5

In a back three, he was replaced, but Arsenal’s skilled attack left him perplexed. At halftime, subbed.

Cristian Romero: 6

Lives for the captain of Tottenham for 90 minutes after this, though.

Micky van de Ven: 5. 5

Throughout, it appeared uncomfortable. Not just any Tottenham player did that, either.

Djed Spence: 5.5

At right wingback, off the pace. had a successful season opener, but today was a memorable day.

Joao Palhinha: 6

In the center of midfield, cheers and puffed. Good tackle prior to Richarlison’s goal’s completion.

Rodrigo Bentacur: 5. 5

picked up a job that made him feel like he was walking a tightrope. After 66 minutes, it was replaced.

5. 5 for Destiny Udogie

Saka and the Arsenal forward had a good fight, but the winner came out on top. No longer a worker on the left.

Mohamed Kudus: 5

His pace and directness were crucial to Tottenham’s attack, but he was largely ineffective.

Richarlison: 7

Raya chipped a fantastic goal from just inside Arsenal’s half, but not much else.

Wilson Odobert: 5

worked hard down the left, but failed to produce any solid defense or attack. substituted .

Xavi Simons (Danso 46): 5

Pape Matar Sarr (Odobert 66): 5

Randal Kolo Muani (Bentancur 67): 5

How were the players rated by BBC Sport readers?

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Player of the match

E. Eze

9.25
10 E. Eze

9.25

19 L. Trossard

8.31

7 B. Saka

7.99

41 D. Rice

7.86

12 J. Berber7.79
23 Mikel Merino

7.62

5 P. Hincapié

7.60

33 R. Calafiori

7.44

2 W. Saliba

7.39

36 Zubimendi Marten Zubimendi7.16
20 N. Madueke

6.99

3 Cristhian Mosquera

6.97

1 David Raya

6.84

49 M. Lewis-Skelly

6.69

22 E. Nwaneri

6.66

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