Video:Saka gets 8, Gabriel with 7 | Arsenal players rated in derby draw vs Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal welcomed Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium earlier today as they focused on securing a victory in the North London derby. Mikel Arteta‘s men made a bright start to the game and got themselves ahead in the 26th minute when Cristian Romero scored an unfortunate own goal. However, Heung-min Son equalised for the visitors in the 42nd minute. Both teams went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.

Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal the lead in the 54th minute from the penalty spot. However, Son equalised once again for Spurs just a minute later. The derby finished with the Gunners being held to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates.

Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the clash against Tottenham.

GK: David Raya – 6/10

Raya made a few crucial saves at the back but still conceded two goals during the game.

RB: Ben White – 6.5/10

He did his fair share of defending but offered very little going forward.

CB: William Saliba – 6.5/10

The French talent tried his best to keep things solid inside his half and was accurate with his passing.

CB: Gabriel – 7/10

He was a strong presence in the air and managed to secure possession back a few times for his team.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

LB: Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7/10

Zinchenko performed his defensive duties well but struggled to make an impact in the Tottenham half.

CM: Martin Odegaard – 6.5/10

He made a few promising opportunities for his teammates to score but there was no goal for him.

CM: Declan Rice – 6.5/10Rice was a solid presence in the middle of the park but was substituted at half-time.

CM: Fabio Vieira – 6/10

He struggled to make a positive impact and was replaced at half-time.

LW: Gabriel Jesus – 7/10

The Brazilian attacker made a few decent runs with the ball but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.

ST: Eddie Nketiah – 6.5/10

He had a couple of bright moments in the game but never looked like he would score.

RW: Bukayo Saka – 8/10

Saka caused a lot of headaches for the opposition defenders and scored Arsenal’s second goal from the penalty spot in the 54th minute.

Substitutes:

CM: Kai Havertz – 6.5/10

He linked up play well with others around him.

CM: Jorginho – 5.5/10

He was far from convincing in the middle of the park.

RW: Reiss Nelson – 6/10

He made one key chance in the final third.

CAM: Emile Smith Rowe – N/A