Gabriel Jesus - 7, Vieira - 3: Rating Arsenal players in Sporting defeat

Olexandr Zinchenko - 6

Zinchenko was exposed on a number of occasions. Sporting exploited spaces on the left to launch counter attacks.

Gabriel Martinelli - 7

Martinelli was impressive all through the game. However, he missed the decisive penalty.

Gabriel - 7

Gabriel was a beast at the back without usual partner William Saliba. The Brazilian often covered up for Rob Holding.

Thomas Partey - 7

Partey replaced Jorginho in the second half and demonstrated his importance to the team.

Gabriel Jesus - 7

Jesus impressed in his first start since November. Although he didn't last the entire duration, the Brazilian showed promise.

Jorginho - 6

The Others

Saliba – 6, White – 6, Xhaka – 7, Ramsdale – 4, Nelson - 5, Vieira - 3, Trossard - 7, Saka - 6, Odegaard - 5