“He oozes class” – Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal player ratings
Chelsea and Arsenal squared off in a high-noon Premier League showdown at Stamford Bridge.
Both teams arrived on the back of contrasting forms. The hosts suffered a 4-1 loss at Brighton & Hove Albion last time out, stretching their winless streak to three games, while the Gunners enjoyed a fifth win in six outings subsequently keeping them on top of the league albeit with champions Manchester City breathing down their necks.
However, with this being a London derby, form goes out the window. Not today as the visitors carried on from last weekend to register a third consecutive win at their rivals’ home. A tale as old as time, it ended 1-0 to Arsenal, their attack-minded centre-back Gabriel netted the game’s only goal consequently strengthening Arsenal’s pursuit to end a 19-year championship drought while forcing Graham Potter to go back to the drawing board.
Here’s how the players rated:
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Chelsea
Édouard Mendy – 6 – Looked nervy at the beginning and could have easily had his pocket picked, but the former ‘The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper’ grew into the proceedings and brought a semblance of calm, though was bamboozled from the corner which Arsenal opened the scoring.
Marc Cucurella – 5 – For better or worse Chelsea’s main protagonist this afternoon. The former Brighton defender was at the heart of some of the game’s most pivotal moments and was fortunate not to have given away a late penalty.
Thiago Silva – 6 – Showed every fibre of his experience in marshalling Chelsea’s back four. Produced a fine diving block to stop a Jesus’ shot early into the game. Continuing to go very strong at 38.
Defeat this afternoon.@WhaleFinApp | #CheArs pic.twitter.com/Lu675CP321
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 6, 2022
Trevoh Chalobah – 5 – Was diligent and nothing he could really have done to prevent Arsenal’s goal.
César Azpilicueta – 5 – Received a yellow card early into the second half after flying into Martinelli who kept him on his toes all day.
Jorginho – 4 – Anonymous.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek – 4 – Unfortunately for Graham Potter, the game passed Loftus-Cheek by and the Chelsea academy graduate was put out of his misery with less than 15 minutes remaining.
Mason Mount – 4 – One lackadaisical shot which got blocked summed up Mount’s afternoon.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s first half by numbers:
4 touches
2 fouls committed
1 touch in the opp. box
1 yellow card
0 duels won
0 shots
0 chances created
0 take-ons completedNot involved at all. ? pic.twitter.com/1ogQZ0CMj4
— Squawka (@Squawka) November 6, 2022
Kai Havertz – 5 – Started the game promisingly with the ball at his feet on numerous occasions but tailed off once the Gunners started their ascendancy.
Raheem Sterling – 5 – Another match in which the former City forward struggled to impact.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 4 – Understandably all eyes were on him given his previous association with Arsenal and the manner of his departure. The away fans showered him with boos throughout and though it didn’t affect him Aubameyang seldom threatened Ramsdale’s goal and was booked following a reckless challenge on Ben White.
Substitutes:
Armando Broja (for Aubameyang 63) – 5 – Added some energy but even he couldn’t unlock Arsenal’s defence.
Conor Gallagher (for Havertz 63) – 4 – Booked for a late tactical foul.
Mateo Kovacic (for Loftus-Cheek 77) – N/A – A late sub.
Christian Pulisic (for Mount 77) – N/A – A late sub.
Arsenal
Aaron Ramsdale – 6 – Didn’t have much to do this afternoon which is a testament to Arsenal’s ability to control the game’s tempo and their defensive work off the ball.
Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7 – Returned to Arsenal’s starting lineup and didn’t miss a beat. Zinchenko enjoyed his duel with former Manchester City teammate Sterling.
Gabriel – 8 – Found himself somewhat unmarked from Saka’s corner before guiding the ball in to give Arsenal a deserved lead. His second goal of the season.
Most Premier League goals scored by defenders since the start of last season:
◉ 7 – Gabriel Magalhães
◎ 6 – Reece James
◎ 5 – Conor Coady
◎ 5 – Ben MeeThe match winner this afternoon. ? pic.twitter.com/0NZ419ounz
— Squawka (@Squawka) November 6, 2022
William Saliba – 9 – Calm and composed throughout. Saliba continues to make the case as being the Premier League’s best central defender. “Oozes class,” Jermaine Jenas uttered on BT Sport commentary.
Ben White – 8 – Made an impact at both ends of the pitch. He could have netted his first Arsenal goal, enjoying two cracks at Mendy’s goal, but importantly for the visitors made some crucial blocks, interceptions and clearances.
Granit Xhaka – 7 – A relatively quiet game for the rejuvenated Swiss midfielder. That being said, Xhaka remained a steady presence in the heart of Arsenal’s team, subsequently winning all three of his attempted tackles.
Thomas Partey – 8 – Was tasked with keeping the usually creative Mason Mount at bay and the Ghanaian international understood his assignment which he carried out successfully.
Martin Ødegaard – 6 – Put in another shift but the Norwegian playmaker couldn’t add to Arsenal’s attacking threat but was routinely calm in possession which proved critical in a game of this magnitude.
🤩 Big WIN in west London pic.twitter.com/WkyCXyGEMC
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 6, 2022
Gabriel Martinelli – 8 – Enjoyed his afternoon on Arsenal’s left flank. Martinelli routinely got the better of César Azpilicueta and Trevoh Chalobah whenever the RCB came across to protect his skipper.
Gabriel Jesus – 7 – He really should have broken the deadlock before the half-hour mark. Unmarked at the back post Jesus’ conspired to head Gabriel Martinelli’s cross wide.
Bukayo Saka – 8 – His ‘injury’ a week ago turned out to be minor and the England international picked up from where he left off by creating yet another goal, his whipped corner found Gabriel who just needed to make a simple tap-in. Overall was a consistent threat down the Gunners’ right wing subsequently keeping Marc Cucurella honest.
Substitutes:
Kieran Tierney (for Zinchenko 77) – N/A – A late sub.
Mohamed Elneny (for Ødegaard 86) – N/A – A late sub.
Rob Holding (for Martinelli 90) – N/A – A late sub.
