Preseason: Arsenal 2-0 Everton: Player Ratings as Gunners cruise against Toffees

Henry
Jul 17, 2022
Preseason: Arsenal 2-0 Everton: Player Ratings as Gunners cruise against Toffees

Arsenal secured a routine 2-0 win over fellow Premier League side Everton in Baltimore. First-half goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka sent the Gunners on their way.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta named a strong starting XI with William Saliba partnering Gabriel in defense, Thomas Partey, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus all starting, while Matt Turner started for the second consecutive game.

A great start to the half, and after half an hour, Gabriel Jesus put Arsenal ahead. A corner was whipped in, and Jesus was left unmarked at the back post. He took a delightful touch before firing home from close range.


Just minutes later, Arsenal doubled its lead. Gabriel Jesus went on a great run, and the Brazilian tried to pick out Martinelli but missed his countryman, and the ball found its way to Saka at the back post, and our starboy slotted home.

It was just about the perfect half of football from Arsenal. Sensational pressing did not allow Everton any time on the ball, and Arteta’s side went into the break two goals to the good.
The second half was a polar opposite of the first as Arteta rang the changes. It lost much of its appeal as Arsenal simply cruised through to the final whistle to notch their second consecutive win during their preseason campaign.

Here are the Arsenal player ratings from the win over Everton.

Goalkeepers & Defenders
Turner (GK) 7/10: Aside from a save early in the first half, Turner could have had the newspaper out for a nice read in the second half. He didn’t have much to do, but he dealt with it well when he did—a clean sheet for our American.

Cedric (RB) 6/10: The right-back was solid in the first half, got forward well, and kept it simple. Covered well for Saliba on one occasion as the defender was caught ball-watching.

Saliba (CB) 7/10: A lovely performance from the Frenchman who lasted 70-odd minutes. Calm and composed in possession. Did get caught ball-watching in the first half but was bailed out by Cedric.

Gabriel (CB) 7/10: As usual, relaxed and calm in possession and marshaled the defense superbly. Did not put a foot wrong.

Tavares (LB) 6/10: Solid enough outing for the left-back. He got forward well as he usually does and was reasonably content with his defensive duties.

Midfielders
Partey(CM) 7/10: The Ghanian was his usual industrial self. He kept the side ticking over well with his progressive passing and controlled the midfield with aplomb.

Xhaka (CM) 7/10: A neat and tidy performance from Xhaka in the middle of the park. He was always available for a pass and got things moving forward in a solid display. Saw his header hit the post in the first half.

Odegaard (CAM) 7/10: Neat and tidy in midfield for the captain. He kept the team ticking over nicely and was one of the main instigators in Arsenal getting forward at will in the first half.

Forwards
Martinelli (LW) 7/10: A lively performance from the Brazilian; he looked sharp on the ball and always a threat going forward.

Jesus (ST) 9/10: Again, a sensational showing from our number 9 as he got on the scoresheet yet again with a superb finish.


Saka (RW) 8/10: Our starboy again had his way with the defense. Lurked at the back post to tap home Jesus’ attempted ball for Martinelli.

Substitutes
Bellerin 5/10: He came on at half-time and was relatively solid down his flank. Often made forward runs and kept things tidy.

Mari 5/10: A little cameo from Mari in defense and had precious little to do once he came on.

Walters 5/10: The youngster got some valuable minutes and was tidy in possession.

Holding 5/10: Neat and composed on the ball as he was part of a back three to start the second half.

Maitland-Niles 5/10: Industrious in the middle of the park, kept it simple, and played within himself.

Elneny 6/10: Looked extremely lively when he came on. He was always available for a pass and kept the team moving forward.

Lokonga 5/10: Decent enough from Lokonga as he wasn’t spectacular, nor was he poor; he just did his thing in the middle of the park.

Nelson 5/10: He didn’t have much impact on the game when he came on. One player who could be leaving this summer and didn’t do himself any favors against Everton.

Pepe 6/10: He looked lively when introduced and was always trying to make something happen in the final third.

Nketiah 6/10: Eddie looked incredibly sharp. His neat touches, pressing, and willingness to get involved in the dirty work were impressive.
Henry

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