Crystal Palace 1-5 Arsenal: Player Ratings as Gabriel Jesus continues red-hot scoring form in a resounding win for the Gunners

Crystal Palace hosted Arsenal at Selhurst Park in the Premier League on December 21 and fell to a crushing 5-1 defeat against the Gunners.

Arsenal made a great start to the game as Gabriel Jesus scored an early brace to make it five goals in two games against Palace. Ismaila Sarr’s clinical strike brought the hosts back into the game momentarily, but Kai Havertz restored a two-goal lead in the 38^th minute to make it 3-1.

The Gunners continued the barrage in the second half as Jesus missed a couple of chances to complete his hat-trick. However, Gabriel Martinelli picked up the scraps to score and make it 4-1 at the hour-mark. Declan Rice then rounded off the scoring with a stunning strike in the 84^th minute to make it 5-1.

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

Crystal Palace Player Ratings vs Arsenal

Goalkeeper

Dean Henderson – 5.5/10

Henderson had a poor game as he made just one save for Crystal Palace in goal.

Defenders

Maxence Lacroix – 7/10

Lacroix had a good game in defence as he won all seven of his duels, making five clearances and two interceptions.

Chris Richards – 6/10

Richards had an average game in defence as he won four duels, making six clearances and one block.

Marc Guehi – 6.5/10

The Crystal Palace captain had a decent game but was yellow-carded for a foul.

Midfielders

Nathaniel Clyne – 6/10

Clyne had a subpar game on the right flank and was subbed off in the second half.

Will Hughes – 6.5/10

Hughes had a decent game in midfield for the hosts.

Jefferson Lerma – 6.5/10

Lerma played well in midfield but could not make an impact on the scoreline.

Tyrick Mitchell – 6.5/10

Mitchell had a decent attacking performance as he provided an assist. He also won four duels.

Forwards

Ismaila Sarr – 7/10

Sarr had a good game as he scored his team’s only goal with a lovely finish. He also won six duels and played one key pass.

Daichi Kamada – 6.5/10

Kamada had a decent game for the Eagles and was subbed off in the second half.

Jean-Philippe Mateta – 7/10

Mateta had a decent game as he attempted four shots with two on target. He also won five duels but was unable to score.

Substitutes

Edward Nketiah – 6.5/10

He replaced Kamada in the second half but could not make an impact.

Cheick Doucoure – 6/10

He replaced Lerma in midfield and put in a decent shift.

Justin Devenny – 6.5/10

He replaced Hughes in midfield and put in an average performance.

Caleb Kporha & Jeffrey Schlupp – N/A

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

Manager

Oliver Glasner – 6.5/10

Glasner set his team up well but fell to a crushing defeat against Arsenal.

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Arsenal Player Ratings vs Crystal Palace

Goalkeeper

David Raya – 7.5/10

Raya made five saves in a strong performance between the sticks for Arsenal.

Defenders

Jurrien Timber – 6.5/10

Timber had a good game on the right side of Arsenal’s defence.

William Saliba – 6.5/10

Saliba had a shaky start to the game but slowly caught up to the pace and played well.

Gabriel Magalhaes –7/10

Gabriel had a good game as he provided one assist. He also won four duels, making one clearance and one block.

Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6.5/10

Lewis-Skelly played well on the left side of Arsenal’s defence and was subbed off in the second half.

Midfielders

Martin Odegaard – 7/10

The Arsenal captain had a decent game in the middle of the park for his team.

Thomas Partey – 7/10

Partey had a good game as he provided one assist, also winning three duels and making three interceptions.

Kai Havertz – 7.5/10

Havertz had a good game for the Gunners as he scored one goal, won five duels and played one key pass.

Forwards

Bukayo Saka – 6.5/10

He made a decent start to the game but had to be subbed off after picking up a hamstring injury.

Gabriel Jesus – 8.5/10

Jesus continued his stunning form by scoring a quickfire early brace in the first half. He also won six duels and made one interception.

Gabriel Martinelli – 7/10

Martinelli had a good game as he scored one goal, played three key passes and also won four duels.

Substitutes

Leandro Trossard – 6.5/10

Trossard replaced Saka in the first half but could not make an impact on the scoresheet.

Declan Rice – 8.5/10

He came off the bench and scored one and assisted one goal in a wonderful late cameo.

Riccardo Calafiori – 7.5/10

Calafiori came on in the second half and provided one assist and won four duels, making one clearance and one interception.

Ethan Nwaneri & Mikel Merino – N/A

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

Manager

Mikel Arteta – 8.5/10

Arteta set his team up for a big win and they delivered.

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