Arsenal vs Luton Player Ratings as Martin Odegaard scores in a comfortable win for the Gunners
Arsenal vs Luton Match Summary
Arsenal vs Luton ended in a straightforward 2-0 win for the hosts at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on April 3.
The first half saw the Gunners dominate possession right from the start as they made a strong start to the contest. By keeping the ball, they used their trademark passing and movement to try and find spaces behind Luton’s defensive lines. Martin Odegaard grabbed the opening goal of the game after 24 minutes following an assist by Kai Havertz to round off what was a lovely move.
The Gunners were gifted their second goal on the cusp of half-time. Luton defender Daiki Hashioka was unlucky as the ball ricocheted off him and bounced into the visitors’ goal. Arsenal led 2-0 at the break.
The second half was a very quiet affair as the hosts took their foot off the gas significantly. They were also happy to concede possession and kept the ball for just 53% of the time, managing just one shot on target in two attempts. Luton, on the other hand, did not hit the target with any of their three shots. Both managers made wholesale changes to their lineups entering the closing stages of the game.
However, it was Arsenal that emerged victorious after another commanding performance. Their defensive record for 2024 now reads 10 games played and just four goals conceded. With that said, let’s take a look at the player ratings for both teams.
Arsenal vs Luton Player Ratings
Arsenal Player Ratings
David Raya – 7/10
Raya had just one save to make throughout the game as he earned his clean sheet. He also played seven long balls.
Benjamin White – 7/10
White had a good game in defence as he won three duels, making three clearances and one interception. He also passed the ball with 94% accuracy and completed one dribble.
William Saliba – 7/10
Saliba played well and won three of his five duels. He also passed the ball with 99% accuracy in a solid defensive performance.
Gabriel Magalhaes – 7/10
The Brazilian looked composed at the back and won nine duels, making four clearances and three tackles. He also passed the ball with 87% accuracy.
Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7.5/10
Zinchenko had a good game at the back for Arsenal, winning all four of his duels and making five clearances, two interceptions and two tackles. He also played one key pass.
Martin Odegaard – 7.5/10
Odegaard passed the ball with 89% accuracy, including two key passes and one long ball. He scored the goal to put Arsenal ahead in the 24th minute.
Thomas Partey – 6.5/10
Emile Smith Rowe – 7.5/10
Smith Rowe put in a lovely performance in midfield for the Gunners. He passed the ball with 89% accuracy, including two long balls. He also won one duel and made two interceptions.
Reiss Nelson – 7/10
Nelson had a decent game as he completed 33 passes with perfect accuracy, including one key pass.
Kai Havertz – 7.5/10
Havertz had a good game and provided an assist for Odegaard’s goal. He also won three duels and played one key pass as well.
Leandro Trossard – 7/10
Trossard passed the ball with 80% accuracy, including one key pass. He also attempted two shots but neither of them were on target.
SUBSTITUTES
Edward Nketiah – 6.5/10
Declan Rice – 6.5/10
Takehiro Tomiyasu – 6.5/10
Gabriel Martinelli – 6/10
Jorginho – 6.5/10
Luton Town Player Ratings
Thomas Kaminski – 7/10
Kaminski made four saves throughout the game and also played an impressive 15 of 30 long balls.
Daiki Hashioka – 6/10
Teden Mengi – 7/10
Mengi had a decent game at the back as he won four duels, making four clearances, three blocks and two interceptions.
Issa Kabore – 7/10
Kabore won seven duels at the back and made two interceptions and two tackles. He passed the ball with 85% accuracy, including one key pass.
Fred Onyedinma – 6/10
Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu – 6/10
Ross Barkley – 7/10
Barkley passed the ball with 90% accuracy, including four long balls. He also won three duels and attempted two shots.
Alfie Doughty – 7/10
Doughty had a decent game in midfield as he passed the ball with 88% accuracy, including two crosses and one long ball. He also won five duels.
Andros Townsend – 6.5/10
Jordan Clark – 7/10
Clark passed the ball with 82% accuracy, including two long balls. He also won five duels.
Carlton Morris – 6.5/10
SUBSTITUTES
Tahith Chong – 6.5/10
Cauley Woodrow – 6.5/10
Luke Berry – 6.5/10
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