Player Performance Ratings: Arsenal vs Chelsea

**Kepa Arrizabalaga (6/10):**
Kepa was rarely tested by his former club, even when Chelsea was seeking an early goal from the outset.

**Jurrien Timber (7/10):**
Despite facing Cucurella, Estevao, and Garnacho, Timber effectively handled each challenge posed by Chelsea’s attackers.

**William Saliba (7/10):**
Defensively robust, Saliba had limited opportunities to advance forward compared to previous matches.

**Gabriel Magalhaes (6/10):**
While defensively sound, Gabriel struggled with ball distribution, as Chelsea effectively closed down his passing options from the back.

**Piero Hincapie (6/10):**
Although most of Chelsea’s offensive efforts targeted Hincapie’s side, he managed to withstand the aerial challenges, especially against the physicality of striker Delap.

**Martin Zubimendi (6/10):**
Zubimendi maintained possession without taking significant risks, hindered by Chelsea’s pressing game.

**Declan Rice (7/10):**
Rice faced difficulties breaking lines with his passes, but his overall impact was minimal to the match’s outcome. He provided a crucial assist for Havertz late in the game.

**Eberechi Eze (5/10):**
Given the opportunity to shine in a central position due to Martin Odegaard’s absence, Eze quickly became less influential in the match.

**Noni Madueke (5/10):**
After enduring several tough tackles from former teammate Cucurella, Madueke failed to ignite enough momentum and was substituted for Trossard.

**Viktor Gyokeres (5/10):**
Gyokeres had minimal involvement in the first half, touching the ball just three times. He showed more activity after the break before being replaced by Havertz.

**Gabriel Martinelli (5/10):**
Although Martinelli made several impressive runs and found good positions, his final product was significantly lacking.

**Kai Havertz (7/10):**
Substituted in for Gyokeres, Havertz scored the final goal of the match, celebrating with a gesture towards the Arsenal badge, which added to Chelsea’s woes.

**Leandro Trossard (6/10):**
Coming on for Madueke, Trossard was more involved than his teammates in attack, though still failed to make a substantial impact.

**Mikel Arteta (6/10):**
Arteta’s objective was simply to avoid defeat, which he accomplished, even if the performance lacked flair.