Arsenal 3-0 Monaco: Player Ratings as Bukayo Saka stars for the Gunners in a comfortable win

Arsenal hosted Monaco at the Emirates Stadium in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, December 11 and secured a comfortable 3-0 win against their rivals.

The Gunners started the game well as they dominated possession in the first period and ended up creating a lot of chances. Bukayo Saka gave them a deserved lead halfway through the first period after converting from Gabriel Jesus’ assist.

Having led at half-time, Arsenal faced a determined Monaco in the second half, but still did not budge from their approach. Saka made it a brace for himself with a second goal in the 78^th minute, and assisted another for Kai Havertz late in the match as the hosts won 3-0.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Monaco

Goalkeeper

David Raya – 7/10

Raya made two decent saves for Arsenal en route to keeping a clean sheet.

Defenders

Thomas Partey – 7/10

Thomas put in a decent performance in defence, winning four duels and making one tackle. He also played one key pass.

William Saliba – 7/10

Saliba won five duels in defence, making three clearances and two tackles as well.

Jakub Kiwior – 7.5/10

The Pole won seven duels at the back, making one clearance and three tackles. He also played one key pass.

Myles Lewis-Skelly – 7/10

The youngster was forced to start the game but put in a mature performance for his side.

Midfielders

Martin Odegaard – 7/10

Odegaard played for almost 80 minutes and played one key pass and made two interceptions in a decent performance.

Declan Rice – 7/10

Rice passed the ball with 95% accuracy, including four long balls. He also won two duels and made two interceptions in midfield.

Mikel Merino – 7/10

Merino had a decent game as he passed the ball with 85% accuracy and also won six duels and made two interceptions.

Forwards

Bukayo Saka – 10/10

Saka scored a goal on either side of half-time and also assisted Havertz’s goal late in the match. He also won three duels and played two other key passes as well.

Gabriel Jesus – 6.5/10

Jesus provided an assist for Saka’s goal in the first half but missed three chances of his own. He played one other key pass and also won four duels.

Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5/10

Martinelli started the match and had a decent game on the left flank.

Substitutes

Jurrien Timber – 6.5/10

He replaced Lewis-Skelly and put in a decent performance.

Jorginho – 6.5/10

He replaced Rice just after the hour-mark and played well in midfield.

Leandro Trossard – 6.5/10

He replaced Martinelli in the 64^th minute and put in a good performance.

Kai Havertz – 7.5/10

He came on for Jesus and scored with his only shot of the game.

Ethan Nwaneri – 7/10

He came on in the 79^th minute and put in a great cameo for Arsenal.

Manager

Mikel Arteta – 8/10

Despite injuries, Arteta fielded a strong lineup that won the game comprehensively for Arsenal.

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Monaco Player Ratings vs Arsenal

Goalkeeper

Radoslaw Majecki – 6.5/10

He made five saves in a good performance for Monaco, but conceded three goals too.

Defenders

Vanderson – 6.5/10

He had a decent game on the right flank and was also shown a yellow card for a foul.

Thilo Kehrer – 6.5/10

The Monaco captain had a decent game in defence as his team fell to a big defeat.

Mohammed Salisu – 5.5/10

He won all three of his duels but also made one error that led to a goal for Arsenal.

Caio Henrique – 6/10

Henrique started the game as left-back but could not make an impact on the proceedings.

Midfielders

Lamine Camara – 7/10

Camara passed the ball with 93% accuracy, including two key passes. He also won six duels, making one clearance and one interception.

Aleksandr Golovin – 6.5/10

He started the game as the number 10 and put in a decent performance for Monaco.

Soungoutou Magassa – 6/10

He played one key pass and won one duel but made two errors that led to shots and was dispossessed five times as well.

Forwards

Maghnus Akliouche – 6.5/10

He had a decent game on the right flank and was effectively shut out by Arsenal.

Eliesse Ben Seghir – 6.5/10

Ben Seghir put in a decent performance for his team but was unable to make an impact.

Breel Embolo – 6.5/10

He started the game up front but was unable to make an impact on the proceedings.

Substitutes

Takumi Minamino – 6.5/10

He replaced Magassa and put in a good performance for his team.

Jordan Teze, Eliot Matazo & George Ilenikhena – N/A

The trio played less than 10 minutes apiece and hence do not warrant a rating.

Manager

Adolf Hutter – 7/10

He fielded a good lineup and was unfortunate to lose this match for Monaco.

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