Match Performance Review: Arsenal vs. United

**David Raya (6/10):**
David Raya had limited impact on the goals conceded, though his efforts made it challenging for his teammate Mbeumo to convert a seemingly simpler chance.

**Jurrien Timber (6/10):**
Timber played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s opening goal, inadvertently forcing an own goal from Martinez after frequently penetrating the United box. He cannot be held accountable for subsequent events in the match.

**William Saliba (6/10):**
Saliba delivered a crucial tackle to thwart Fernandes prior to United’s equalizer. He also ventured forward more confidently than many of Arsenal’s forwards, displaying a commendable comfort on the ball.

**Gabriel Magalhaes (6/10):**
Magalhaes struggled to assert his dominance against the shorter Mbeumo in defense and faced difficulties during attacking corners against the petite Martinez.

**Piero Hincapie (5/10):**
Hincapie’s performance was lacking both on and off the ball, leading to his substitution for White.

**Martin Zubimendi (4/10):**
Zubimendi had an unusually poor outing, with a misplaced pass contributing to Mbeumo’s equalizer. He has been responsible for two of Arsenal’s three errors this season that led to Premier League goals. He was substituted for Merino.

**Declan Rice (5/10):**
Rice was instrumental in midfield during the first half when Arsenal were in control, but his influence diminished as the match progressed, highlighting the need for more composed play from the team.

**Martin Odegaard (5/10):**
The Arsenal captain struggled to make an impact in this crucial match, despite showing moments of creativity. He was eventually replaced by Eze.

**Bukayo Saka (6/10):**
Saka was the standout performer for Arsenal, although the overall performance level was not high. He had his most effective moments early in the first half.

**Gabriel Jesus (5/10):**
Starting ahead of Gyokeres, Jesus faltered with inconsistent first touches and failed to challenge United’s defense effectively. He was later replaced by the Swedish forward.

**Leandro Trossard (5/10):**
Trossard had a subdued performance in this high-stakes match and was substituted for Madueke.

**Ben White (5/10):**
White replaced Hincapie but did not significantly improve the situation.

**Eberechi Eze (5/10):**
Eze came on for Odegaard but similarly failed to make a meaningful impact on the game.

**Mikel Merino (7/10):**
Merino replaced Zubimendi and scored a crucial goal, although his joy was short-lived due to Cunha’s subsequent equalizer.

**Viktor Gyokeres (5/10):**
Gyokeres, coming on for Jesus, showed more physicality but ultimately could not alter the course of the match.

**Noni Madueke (5/10):**
Madueke, who came on for Trossard, had a frustrating outing, frequently losing possession by dribbling the ball out of play.

**Mikel Arteta (4/10):**
Arteta’s management was underwhelming, with the team appearing emotionally charged yet lacking strategic direction. His decision to make four substitutions early in the second half seemed desperate.