Arsenal player ratings

Get in the bin – Which Arsenal player got the worst rating against Liverpool?

Arsenal went to Liverpool and lost in a way we’ve seen all too many times before.

Arsenal fans react to referee helping Liverpool and Koscielny stupidity as Champions League hopes...

Arsenal have officially finished in fifth - their lowest league position in two decades.
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Match review: Manchester United u23 1-0 Arsenal u23

A headed finish from Ro-Shaun Williams was enough for Manchester United's u23s to secure all three points against an Arsenal side severely depleted due to a handful of talented youngsters training with the first-team squad in preparation for yesterday's EFL Cup victory over Reading.

Result: Arsenal make tough work of a kicky Newcastle

Arsenal survived a physical assault at the hands of Newcastle in order to claim all three points against ten men on Saturday lunchtime. With a...
Alexis Sanchez

Arsenal convince few their problems are solved with nervy win over Hull

Arsenal got back to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Hull at the Emirates but they still look less than solid.

When he plays like this, he’s unbeatable: Arsenal player ratings v Tottenham

Arsenal put in arguably their best performance of the season so far against Spurs at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.

Super Jack shines again: Arsenal player ratings v Chelsea

It wasn't the best performance but Arsenal's 0-0 League Cup draw at Stamford Bridge could have gone a lot worse.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Marco Silva, Manager of Everton argues with the Arsenal coaching staff during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on April 07, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

He was worse than you think: Brutal Arsenal player ratings after Everton defeat

Arsenal blew the chance to go third when they lost 1-0 at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon, making nobody feel confident about their chances of sealing top four.
Olivier gIroud celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace

‘Oh my god, what was that?!’ Giroud screamer wins it for Arsenal

Arsenal kept pace with the sides above them in the league thanks to a comfortable win over Sam Allardyce’s Crystal Palace and Olivier Giroud's wonder goal.

Player ratings v Bayern Munich: Arsenal no match for German fire power

Arsenal didn't exactly play horrifically against Bayern Munich but at the end of the day we just weren't any match for their brilliance. It's hard...

Tottenham roasted by Arsenal’s Flame

Arsenal dumped Spurs out of the Capital One Cup on Wednesday night in their own back yard thanks to goals from Mathieu Flamini. Yes,...

Player ratings: Promising Arsenal performance overshadowed by cheat

What should have been a fair match between two title rivals became a farce very quickly. Diego Costa's actions followed by Gabriel's sending off completely...

Player ratings v Everton: Giroud and Cech prove their worth

Olivier Giroud got his first start in a while against Everton and proved why he's still got it. At the other end, Petr Cech made...
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on October 21, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Unai Emery’s Arsenal time needs to end

Arsenal lost 1-0 at Sheffield United in yet another limp performance that simply must have the Arsenal board questioning Unai Emery's future.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur scores his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on February 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Abject Arsenal: Only 1 player stands out in tragic Tottenham player ratings

Arsenal lost 1-0 against Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday's North London derby, but they put in a terrible performance that deserved an even worse scoreline.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mesut masterclass: Arsenal hammer Huddersfield as Ozil runs rampant

A lightning-quick start followed by a lacklustre hour somehow still sees Arsenal beat Huddersfield Town 5-0.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal gestures to his team mates during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans go crazy as chaotic Gunners somehow beat Leicester

The Gunners' season opener against Leicester was quintessential Arsenal.

Player ratings v Olympiacos: Ospina clanger least of Arsenal’s worries

Arsenal's poor home form and in the Champions League continues with a humiliating 3-2 loss to Olympiacos. The high-tempo game should have been a straight...

Result: Arsenal ship 4 at home to Liverpool in humiliating season opener

The first game of the season between Arsenal and Liverpool resulted in a scrappy, odd goal-fest, which highlighted our weaknesses for all to see.
William Saliba on his friendly debut against MK Dons (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

4 Arsenal players who caught the eye in MK Dons friendly

Arsenal won their first pre-season friendly 4-1 against MK Dons on Tuesday, as they prepare for the weekend Community Shield match.

Poor finishing and dreadful refereeing sees Arsenal drop three easy points

A combination of poor finishing and poor refereeing saw Arsenal frustrated at Watford. 

Liverpool move not in Oxlade-Chamberlain’s mind based on Sydney FC performance

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain didn’t look like a man keen to leave the Gunners for Liverpool this summer, as he helped Arsenal to a 2-0 win over Sydney FC at the ANZ Stadium.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Hector Bellerin embraces Gabriel Martinelli and Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

2 standout stars: Arsenal’s January player ratings

January was Mikel Arteta's first full month in charge of Arsenal, so how did the players rate?

What’s going on with Arsenal players’ mentality?

Coming off of a brilliant performance against Crystal Palace, the Arsenal players managed to play like zombies for most of the game; why is this happening?

Player ratings: Everyone shines and life is great

What a match, finally a win against Chelsea, a clean sheet AND no cards!

Alexis saves Arsenal: Player ratings v Reading

That was lucky. We began the first half with a few encouraging balls over top and early corners but were playing a bit flat. In general,...

Arsenal 2-0 Stoke: Walcott and Giroud net as Gunners dominate

A goal in each half from widely criticised forwards Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud gave Arsenal all three points against Stoke on Saturday. Mesut Özil...

Player ratings v Watford: Özil, Cazorla and Ramsey kick the Hornets nest

Did you watch the game against Manchester United? It was basically the opposite, as Arsenal and Watford played out a fun, but mostly uneventful...
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium on October 03, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs Standard Liege: Martinelli rampant as Arsenal win 4-0

Arsenal's youngsters, backup players and injury returners put in another fantastic performance on Thursday night to ease past Standard Liege 4-0.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal shake hands after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Smith Rowe saves the day as Ainsley stars: Arsenal player ratings vs Watford

Emile Smith Rowe's third goal in three games was the difference between Arsenal and Watford on Sunday at the Emirates although on a different day the Gunners could have won four or five nil.
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What is a red card when it’s not Granit Xhaka?

Arsenal couldn't break down a tough Burnley side, showing their desperate need for a striker, and a referee who knows the rules of the game.

Arsenal player ratings v Stoke

Arsenal romped to a 3-0 win over Stoke at the Emirates on Sunday in the Premier League. Definitely one of our strongest performances this season;...

Result: Mike Dean + The Cheats 2 Arsenal 0

Arsenal lost at Chelsea on Saturday afternoon thanks to some disgraceful behaviour from Mike Dean and Diego Costa. After midweek, Arsenal knew they had no...

Player ratings v Viking FK: Campbell, Cazorla and Oxlade-Chamberalin all shine during emphatic pre-season...

Another pre-season win for Arsenal against Viking FK saw moments of brilliance from a few Gunners.
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Arsenal player ratings v Leicester City – Ozil’s class almost steals it

Is it "Arsenal get a point away to the champions" or "Arsenal lose two points away to a team trying not to be relegated"?
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal celebrates his team's second goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Kolasinac returns to form in hard-fought win: Player ratings vs Bournemouth

Arsenal finally got back to winning ways on Sunday after three consecutive league draws, beating high-flying AFC Bournemouth 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium.

Result: Abject Arsenal throw away chance to go top against Chelsea

Arsenal were in control for all of 30 seconds at the beginning of the first half against Chelsea. After this, Chelsea began to get forward...

Player ratings: Ozil, Xhaka star in West Ham show

It was a lovely Wednesday night at the Emirates Stadium, one like we haven't had in a while.
yaya sanogo u23 v spurs

Sanogo returns to help u23s beat Tottenham – with Sanogoal

Goals from the returning Yaya Sanogo and winger, Reiss Nelson, ensured Arsenal u23s were 2-0 winners over Tottenham on Friday afternoon.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: David Ospina of Arsenal celebrates after Hector Bellerin of Arsenal scored the 3rd arsenal goal during the UEFA Europa League group H match between Arsenal FC and 1. FC Koeln at Emirates Stadium on September 14, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Ospina and Özil shine but Welbeck struggles: Player ratings vs Östersund

Arsenal put in a professional display to win 3-0 away in Östersund on Thursday night. Although the team never really hit top gear, a couple of individual performances shone through.