“I must give him his flowers for the wonderful display against Ipwish last night, he was very very brilliant”- Arsenal Captain Martin Ødegaard was quick to give his flowers to sensational Arsenal star who won 100% duels against Ipwish last night – Not Martinelli and Not Trossard
“I must give him his flowers for the wonderful display against Ipwish last night, he was very very brilliant”- Arsenal Captain Martin Ødegaard was quick to give his flowers to sensational Arsenal star who won 100% duels against Ipwish last night – Not Martinelli and Not Trossard
Arsenal ran out 1-0 winners over Ipswich Town in a turgid Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners were utterly dominant in the first half and edged in front when Kai Havertz touched home Leandro Trossard’s low cross.
For all their control of play however, they managed just four shots, although they could have been two up when Gabriel Jesus’ fine finish was marginally ruled out for offside.
More shots came in the second period but the excitement didn’t as a stodgy affair trundled to a conclusion. A game that won’t live long in the memory ended in three points for Arsenal that takes them a step closer to Liverpool in the title race at the very least. Here’s how football.london rated the Gunners players individually in the match.
David Raya: Hardly had a thing to do all night as Ipswich barely mustered an attempt at goal. Swept well on the rare occasions when he was needed. 6.
Jurrien Timber: Got forward adventurously in the first half as Arsenal fashioned a new right side combination. Defended well when required. 7
William Saliba: Delap has been a tricky customer for many a centre-back this season but Saliba dealt with him well for the most part. 7.
Gabriel: Should really have added another goal from a corner but missed from a yard out. Defended well aside from that though. 6.
Myles Lewis-Skelly: A real vote of confidence for him to keep his place. Defended well for the most part and was assured in possession. A few scuffles with Ipswich players that home fans would love. 7.
Declan Rice: Dictated play nicely from the base of the Arsenal midfield. Nearly scored a superb volley. A good display where the England international showed his versatility once again. 7.
Martin Odegaard: Got forward nicely and provided a bit of zip on a night where Arsenal were often ponderous in the final third. Some good corner delivery to replace Saka too. 7.
Kai Havertz: Grabbed a second in as many games. In the midfield position he can get beyond Jesus to get those kind of goals. Decent all round display and could have had more. 7.
Gabriel Martinelli: Did well in the right wing position for the most part. Beat Davis a few times to put in some nice deliveries. 7.
Gabriel Jesus: Was absolutely everywhere in the first half constantly winning back possession. Unlucky to see a great finish ruled out for offside. Faded a little in the second period as Arsenal were less dominant. 7.
Leandro Trossard: Grabbed the game-winning assist with a classic piece of wing play. A little quiet aside from that on the night but still a big contribution. 7.
SUBSTITUTES –
Mikel Merino: Added a bit of defensive solidity after coming on in midfield. Some zip in the final third too where he forced a good save from Muric. 7.
Thomas Partey: Came on too late for a rating. n/a.
