Match Report: Arsenal’s Strong Performance Against Bayern

**David Raya (6/10):**
As has been typical throughout the season, the Spanish goalkeeper had minimal involvement in the game.

**Jurrien Timber (8/10):**
Timber opened the scoring with his third goal of the season, heading in a corner from Saka. He was rarely challenged defensively, even with Gnabry’s impressive display, as the German winger often shifted flanks. He was substituted for White later in the match.

**William Saliba (7/10):**
Saliba nearly encountered trouble when a clearance inadvertently struck Zubimendi, but Raya promptly addressed the situation. Overall, he effectively managed Kane, who posed little threat.

**Cristhian Mosquera (7/10):**
Mosquera successfully kept Kane at bay, leading the home fans to chant, ‘Harry, what’s the score?’.

**Myles Lewis-Skelly (4/10):**
The young player faced a challenging evening as he was consistently targeted by Bayern’s attackers, particularly during the build-up to Karl’s equaliser. He was eventually substituted for Calafiori.

**Martin Zubimendi (7/10):**
Zubimendi demonstrated solid positional and technical skills, although his contributions were overshadowed by those of the scorers and his midfield partner.

**Declan Rice (8/10):**
In the second half, Rice dominated play against Bayern, showcasing his exceptional set-piece deliveries, and was unfortunate not to register an assist.

**Eberechi Eze (7/10):**
Eze played a crucial role in setting up Martinelli, although it could be argued that Neuer inadvertently assisted. He appeared confident on the Champions League stage before being substituted for the returning Odegaard.

**Bukayo Saka (7/10):**
Saka consistently troubled Bayern’s defense, providing an assist for Timber’s goal from a corner. However, his physicality appeared slightly off, raising concerns among Arsenal supporters. He was replaced by Martinelli.

**Mikel Merino (6/10):**
Merino led the attack effectively, creating several opportunities to score with headers, but unfortunately missed the target on these occasions.

**Leandro Trossard (5/10):**
After being set up for a promising chance early in the match, Trossard failed to convert when faced with Neuer and was substituted before halftime due to injury.

**Noni Madueke (8/10):**
Madueke came on as Trossard’s replacement and actively engaged the Bayern defenders, eventually scoring a goal as a reward for his efforts.

**Gabriel Martinelli (8/10):**
Martinelli’s hard work and determination paid off as he raced past Neuer to score Arsenal’s third goal, underscoring his enthusiasm and personality on the pitch.

**Riccardo Calafiori (8/10):**
Calafiori made an immediate impact after replacing Lewis-Skelly, delivering an assist with a cross that Madueke converted effortlessly.

**Ben White (N/A):**
White was a late substitution for Timber.

**Martin Odegaard (N/A):**
Odegaard returned from injury, taking Eze’s place.

**Mikel Arteta (8/10):**
Once again, credit goes to the Arsenal manager. His team seemed to lose focus towards the end of the first half but regained control thanks to his effective substitutions, which proved vital to the victory.