Arsenal Ratings: Draw, Raya the Hero
Arsenal were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Brentford on Sunday, with David Raya proving to be the hero for the Bees. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, the Gunners were unable to find a way past the impressive Raya, who pulled off a string of world-class saves to deny Arsenal a crucial three points.
Here are the Arsenal ratings from the game:
Arsenal Player Ratings
Aaron Ramsdale (7): Made a vital save early on to deny Brentford an opener. Couldn't be blamed for the goal as he was left exposed by a poor defensive lapse.
Ben White (6): A solid performance defensively, but he struggled to provide the same offensive threat as usual.
William Saliba (6): Made some crucial tackles, but he was caught out of position for Brentford's goal.
Gabriel Magalhaes (7): Dominated aerially and made a crucial clearance to prevent Brentford from doubling their lead.
Kieran Tierney (6): A solid showing defensively, but he lacked the attacking spark that has become his trademark.
Declan Rice (7): Controlled the midfield battle well and provided some crucial interceptions. He was booked for a tactical foul that led to the Brentford goal.
Martin Ødegaard (7): Pulled the strings in midfield and was involved in most of Arsenal's attacks. His passing was accurate, but his final ball could have been better.
Bukayo Saka (7): A constant threat down the right flank, providing pace and dribbling ability. He was denied by Raya on several occasions.
Gabriel Jesus (6): Worked tirelessly, but he lacked his usual sharpness in front of goal.
Leandro Trossard (6): Showed glimpses of his brilliance but ultimately struggled to impose himself on the game.
Kai Havertz (5): Struggled to impact the game and was eventually substituted.
Substitutes:
Fabio Vieira (6): Added some creativity to the midfield but couldn't change the course of the game.
Eddie Nketiah (6): Had a few good chances but couldn't find the back of the net.
Reiss Nelson (N/A): Came on too late to make an impact.
Overall:
While Arsenal dominated the match in terms of possession and chances, they were ultimately frustrated by a brilliant performance from Brentford goalkeeper David Raya. The Gunners were unable to find a way past the Spaniard, who made several exceptional saves to keep his side in the game.
While a draw isn't ideal, Arsenal showed their resilience in the face of adversity. The team will look to bounce back in their next match and continue their pursuit of the Premier League title.
