Declan Rice (7/10): Filled in well for Odegaard, linking up smartly with Merino to set up the opening goal.
Ethan Nwaneri (7/10): Scored early with a composed finish from Merino’s pass. Played confidently but was subbed at half-time after receiving a booking.
Riccardo Calafiori (7/10): Showed improvement compared to the Brentford game, easing back into the team following his injury.
Gabriel Magalhaes (7/10): Partnered Saliba effectively, providing Arsenal with stability at the back.
William Saliba (6.5/10): Composed and dependable as usual but conceded a penalty due to a misjudged header.
David Raya (6.5/10): Had little to do in terms of saves but demonstrated good sweeping when required.
Mikel Merino (6.5/10): Delivered an excellent assist for Nwaneri’s goal and continues to grow into his role within the team.
Thomas Partey (6/10): Had a few sloppy moments in possession but performed steadily as a makeshift right-back.
Gabriel Martinelli (5/10): Struggled to influence the game after the break, making a few runs that went unnoticed.
Jorginho (5/10): Started with some decent passes but faded as the game progressed.
Gabriel Jesus (5/10): Worked hard but found himself isolated with few chances to impact the game.
Leandro Trossard (5/10): Received a hostile reception from Brighton fans and couldn’t make a significant impact. Wasted a late opportunity with a wild shot.
Martin Odegaard (5/10): Clearly unfit, contributed little after coming on and looked off the pace.
