{"id":30913,"date":"2025-01-16T10:54:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T10:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=30913"},"modified":"2025-01-16T10:54:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T10:54:38","slug":"arsenal-vs-tottenham-player-ratings-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/arsenal-vs-tottenham-player-ratings-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal Vs Tottenham Player Ratings As Gunners Defender Stars, Spurs Midfielder Has NLD Shocker"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s our Arsenal vs Tottenham player ratings as the Gunners beat their fierce rivals 2-1 in the North London derby on Wednesday.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arsenal Clinch Derby Win Against Tottenham<\/h2>\n

Arsenal moved to within four points of leaders Liverpool after beating Tottenham<\/a> 2-1 in the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n

The Premier League<\/a> title race is really beginning to hot up after a Dominic Solanke own goal and a Leandro Trossard strike gave the Gunners a much needed victory.<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta’s side dominated the early exchanges but fell behind to Son Heung-min’s deflected opener. The Reds rallied and scored both of their goals<\/a> right before half-time.<\/p>\n

Going into the second-period, Arteta’s men failed to extend their advantage. However, they done enough to clinch the win and successfully capitilised on the Merseysiders inability to beat Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

From Spurs’ perspective, manager Ange Postecoglou is beginning to feel the heat<\/a> again. The Lilywhites have picked up just five points from the last 27 available.<\/p>\n

Arsenal Vs Tottenham Player Ratings<\/h2>\n

Arsenal Ratings (4-3-3)<\/h3>\n

David Raya – 7<\/h3>\n

Not much he could do about the opener after Son’s volley deflected in off Partey. Pulled off a fine save from Kulusevski before that and done what was required throughout.<\/p>\n

Jurrien Timber – 7<\/h3>\n

Another solid showing from the right-back but appeared to miss Saka or Nwaneri higher up the pitch. Nonetheless, he hardly put a foot wrong and defended well.<\/p>\n

William Saliba – 7<\/h3>\n

Not the finest and certainly not the best performance from the French centre-back. His aura and presence always offers encouragement to those around him and looked composed and sprayed around some lovely passes.<\/p>\n

Gabriel – 8<\/h3>\n

Arguably Arsenal’s finest player. Some herculean defending thwarted Dominic Solanke on a couple of occasions. Also provided the back post header which was turned into his own net by Solanke. A glowing performance all around.<\/p>\n

Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8<\/h3>\n

Only 18-years-old and it’s hard to believe that with how good he has become this season. Won 4\/5 duels and never shied away from a tackle. Looked confident and composed and helped support the attack.<\/p>\n

Martin Odegaard – 8<\/h3>\n

Rarely puts in a bad performance and he was behind everything positive that Arsenal could conjure up. Played with his usual zest and helped create four chances, one of which led to the winner.<\/p>\n

Thomas Partey – 7<\/h3>\n

A little bit hit and miss for the defensive midfielder. Was too stationary in the build up to the corner which led to the opener. However, did win the tackle that ultimately led to Trossard’s winner.<\/p>\n

Declan Rice – 7<\/h3>\n

A decent showing from the club-record signing who fired in some impressive corners throughout the course of the game. Dictated the match with considerable ease.<\/p>\n

Raheem Sterling – 7<\/h3>\n

On just his second league start of the season, the former England winger put in a valiant performance. Caused Spurs problems down the right and defended well. Inability to beat players continues to frustrate.<\/p>\n

Kai Havertz – 6<\/h3>\n

The German international is really struggling to hit the back of the net at the moment. Nonetheless, his work rate was brilliant and he had a couple of chances to make the game safe. Including a header which went straight at Kinsky.<\/p>\n

Leandro Trossard – 8<\/h3>\n

A few eyebrows might have been raised when he was given the nod to start over Martinelli. Took his goal very well and caused plenty of problems for the Spurs defence.<\/p>\n

Substitutes<\/h2>\n

Gabriel Martinelli – 6 (on for Sterling 61′)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Played on the right-hand side but struggled to have any real influence in the attacking third.<\/p>\n

Kieran Tierney – 6 (on for Trossard 77′)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Done a solid job defensively and almost got himself an assist but Odegaard couldn’t finish.<\/p>\n

Oleksandr Zinchenko – 5 (on for Lewis-Skelly 87′)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wasn’t on the field of play long enough to have any real impact on the final result.<\/p>\n

Mikel Merino – 5 (on for Rice 87′)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Done what he had to do with minimal fuss in the final few moments of the game.<\/p>\n

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Determined. Resolute. Big Gabi.<\/p>\n

Last night's POTM as voted by you \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/P1KG6c2nCl<\/a><\/p>\n

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 16, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n