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Bournemouth 2-0 Arsenal player ratings: Super subs punish ten-man Gunners

By Mohamed Moallim

Published: 20:20, 19 October 2024

Arsenal saw their unbeaten Premier League status go up in smoke as Bournemouth inflicted a 2-0 defeat on them.

Mikel Arteta’s side once again found themselves with ten men after William Saliba saw red, giving their hosts confidence, which they capitalised on through double substitutes Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert.

It meant that Bournemouth secured their second-ever Premier League victory against Arsenal who suffered a second Premier League defeat of 2024 and first away loss this calendar year, with the Gunners’ previous defeat on the road coming at Fulham in December 2023.

Bournemouth player ratings

Kepa: 74%

A cherished shutout for the former Chelsea shot-stopper whose evening work was made easier with Arsenal going down to ten men, hence being forced into making one save (preventing 0.36 goals from being scored), but he completed ten long passes as Bournemouth pressed forward.

Milos Kerkez: 64%

Completed two take-ons while registering three clearances and won possession in the defensive third on three occasions.

Marcos Senesi: 71%

A near-indomitable performance from Senesi, who registered five clearances and won four tackles, five aerial duels, as well as possession in the defensive third on four occasions plus five ball recoveries.

Illia Zabarnyi: 60%

The quieter of the Bounrtemouth centre-backs, Zabarnyi did register one interception leading to possession retained, though Arteta’s side going down to ten men did limit their attacking endeavour.

Julián Araujo: 63%

Adam Smith replaced him at half-time; during the opening 45 minutes, Araujo won both his attempted duels and possession on three occasions.

Lewis Cook: 66%

Had the most touches of any non-Bournemouth defender while he created two chances and won two tackles while completing two take-ons in midfield.

Alex Scott: 64%

He quietly enjoyed a calm performance, with one interception leading to possession retention and six passes in the final third. Justin Kluivert (63%), though, came on for him before setting up Bournemouth’s opener before doubling their lead.

Antoine Semenyo: 52%

Semenyo was a constant thorn in Arsenal’s side, especially after they had gone down to ten men. He produced six attempts on goal, albeit one found its target while registering a team-high seven touches in the opposition box.

Marcus Tavernier: 56%

He departed after 67 minutes following three shots, with one being on target and one chance created. His replacement, Ryan Christie, would put the hosts in front.

Dango Ouattara: 56%

Ouattara completed two take-ons while making six final third entries before coming off in the 67th minute.

Evanilson: 36%

Won the penalty that sealed the contest but only had one shot on goal himself.


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Arsenal player ratings

David Raya: 43%

It was not his best outing: he conceded twice, made two saves, and prevented -0.21 goals from being scored.

Riccardo Calafiori: 55%

Produced a team-high six clearances while successfully winning a tackle on three occasions. Calafiori would move centrally following Saliba’s sending off with Kiwior going to left-back.

Gabriel Magalhães: 52%

Losing his partner-in-crime didn’t significantly affect Gabriel, who, in truth, had a less-than-stellar performance in which he was forced into making five clearances and blocking two shots.

William Saliba: 55%

The game ended for him in the 31st minute when committing a last-man foul and denying a goalscoring opportunity. It was Saliba’s first Arsenal red card in his 93rd appearance for the Gunners in all competitions.

Ben White: 48%

Made one interception and won possession four times in the defensive third but was dribbled past on three occasions.

Declan Rice: 54%

Made the most passes (six) into the final third by any Arsenal outfield player while registering a team-high three take-ons completed. Rice, though, could not win any of his two attempted tackles.

Thomas Partey: 41%

Won half of his take-ons while being dribbled past on four occasions. Partey struggled once Arsenal went down to ten.

Leandro Trossard: 45%

A careless backpass put Saliba into trouble, leading to his sending off. Trossard would finish the game with a single goal attempt or chance created.

Mikel Merino: 53%

Created one chance and had one shot on goal while registering a measly 67.6% passing accuracy.

Raheem Sterling: 50%

Unlucky to be the sacrificial lamb following Saliba’s sending-off. During his brief spell on the pitch, Sterling produced five touches in the opposition more than any Arsenal player despite playing 37 minutes.

Kai Havertz: 36%

Though he won an impressive six aerial duels, Havertz could only produce a single attempt at a goal that wasn’t on target, and he failed to create a single chance.

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