Who changed the game? - player ratings for Arsenal v Leeds

Arsenal v Leeds: How the players rated

BBC Sport

Arsenal

  • David Raya: A smart save to stop Jayden Bogle and then an even better one to deny Gudmundsson soon after. The cross for the Leeds goal evaded him though. 6

  • Ben White: His header set-up Calafiori for the equaliser. Caught offside a couple of times when Arsenal were building good attacks in the first half. The Leeds goal came down his side. 6

  • Ezri Konsa: Involved with the physical battle against Calvert-Lewin. 6

  • Gabriel Magalhaes: It was not the usual convincing performance from the Arsenal back four or Gabriel. 6

  • Riccardo Calafiori: Scored the equaliser after Arsenal went behind. Tried to make things happen with his adventurous runs but the Arsenal attack did not click. 7

  • Declan Rice: Tried to inject some energy into Arsenal as they struggled to create in the first half. A clever assist for Bruno Guimaraes winner. 7

  • Myles Lewis-Skelly: Back in the Arsenal starting line-up after being dropped for Bruno Guimaraes. Not his best day. 6

  • Martin Odegaard: Tried to get on the ball to make things happen and had a tame effort saved by Trafford. 6

  • Bukayo Saka: The winger caused Gudmundsson some problems early but never capitalised on the opportunities. Missed a big late chance to add a third. 6

  • Noni Madueke: Given the chance to start on the left wing in place of the injured Christos Tzolis. Some good deliveries but not enough of a threat throughout the game. 6

  • Kai Havertz: Included from the start after picking up a hamstring injury on international duty. Did not look at full match sharpness. 6

  • Viktor Gyokeres (on 63, Havertz): Brought physicality to the attack. 6

  • Bruno Guimaraes (on 63, Lewis-Skelly): Came on, changed the game and scored the winner. 8

  • Jurrien Timber (on 63, White): A calming presence in the backline. 7

  • Piero Hincapie (on 82, Calafiori): Brought on to see out the win. 6

  • Merino (on 90, Odegaard): No time to impact. 5

Leeds United

  • James Trafford: Will be disappointed with how he conceded the Arsenal equaliser. Showed his passing range as he tried to pick out target man Dominic Calvert-Lewin. 6

  • Jayden Bogle: Forced Raya into a save with a good half chance in the first half. Provided an attacking outlet and defended well. 6

  • James Justin: Scored the very well-worked opener. Made a couple of important clearances and worked well with Bogle in both attack and defence. 7

  • Tarik Muharemovic: The imposing centre-back dealt with most things that came his way. 7

  • Nico Elvedi: Part of a Leeds backline that...

Leave a Reply