Arsenal player ratings: Bukayo Saka shines vs Wolves but Leandro Trossard makes case for Kai Havertz to start instead

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Arsenal player ratings: Bukayo Saka shines vs Wolves but Leandro Trossard makes case for Kai Havertz to start instead

ARSENAL survived a late Wolves rally to claim a vital win that takes them four points clear at the top of the Premier League.

The Gunners dominated the first half, and led 2-0 inside 13 minutes thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard.

GettyBukayo Saka impressed in the win over Wolves[/caption]

GettyMartin Odegaard scored the decisive goal[/caption]

Matheus Cunha scored after the break – but it proved not enough for Wolves as the game ended 2-1.

It moves Arsenal four points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Here is how SunSport‘s Sam Dymond rated the performances.

David Raya – 6

A quiet afternoon for the Spanish stopper until Cunha’s late stunner.
Had made a brave save in first half injury time to deny Hwang.

Takehiro Tomiyasu – 7

Got forward well to support Saka all afternoon until succumbing to injury. Replaced late on by White as a precaution.

William Saliba – 7

Cruised through the game with his usual graceful poise. Until he was cautioned for wrestling Hwang to the floor, that is.

Gabriel – 7

Solid for most of the contest in dealing with the challenge of Cunha.
Could have sealed the game before the break with a close-range header.

Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7

Some questionable defensive moments including in the build-up to the Wolves consolation, but such an asset in attack.

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His movement and one-touch football was pivotal in creating an excellent Odegaard goal.

Martin Odegaard – 8

Another captain’s performance from Arsenal’s pass master.

Rarely put a foot wrong, and was always the most likely to unlock the Wolves defence.

Declan Rice – 7

Flourished when getting forward, particularly in the first half.

Kept busy at times when required to track back to keep pace with Cunha and Bellegard.

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Leandro Trossard – 6

Struggled at times after slotting back into a midfield three. Guilty of missing clear-cut opportunities in either half.

Bukayo Saka – 8

Showed real composure to get Arsenal up and running in the third minute with the club’s 100th goal of 2023.

Almost bettered his opener with a stunner from long range in the second half.

Gabriel Jesus – 8

Fluffed his lines in front of goal, but his all-round attacking play was otherwise excellent.

His unselfish play continues to allow others to thrive.

Gabriel Martinelli – 7

His incisive runs caused the Wolves defence a number of problems, but often the final ball was lacking.

However, he showed real tenacity when helping out his defence.

Subs:

Eddie Nketiah – 6

Failed to make an impression after his introduction, but should have finished Wolves off when hitting the post after being put clean through.

Kai Havertz – 6

Showed the good and bad sides of his game despite just 20 minutes on the pitch.

Ben White – 6

A fine replacement for the injured Tomiyasu, and could well be needed in the coming weeks.

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Jorginho – 6

Thrown on in injury time to help see out the game with his experience.

Jakub Kiwior – 6

A defensive reinforcement in the final seconds when Wolves were throwing caution to the wind.

PAMartin Odegaard impressed in the heart of midfield[/caption]

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