Arsenal player ratings vs Bournemouth as Declan Rice stands out but three stars disappoint again

Arsenal player ratings vs Bournemouth as Declan Rice stands out but three stars disappoint again

 

Arsenal secured a hard-fought victory over Bournemouth at the Emirates, but it was far from a flawless performance. While Declan Rice once again proved his worth with a commanding display, a few familiar faces failed to step up when needed. Here’s how each player fared in the crucial Premier League clash.

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Arsenal Player Ratings

David Raya – 6/10
A mixed performance from the Spaniard. Made a couple of decent saves but looked shaky with the ball at his feet. His distribution nearly cost Arsenal at times, and he was lucky not to concede from a defensive error.

Ben White – 7/10
Solid defensively and provided good width down the right. Linked up well with Saka but could have been more adventurous in attack.

William Saliba – 7.5/10
Composed as ever at the back, dealing with Bournemouth’s physical forwards well. His positioning and recovery pace bailed Arsenal out on a few occasions.

Gabriel Magalhães – 7/10
A few nervy moments early on but grew into the game. Strong in the air and made some crucial interceptions.

Takehiro Tomiyasu – 6.5/10
Did his job defensively but offered little going forward. Still looks a step slower than last season, and Arsenal missed Zinchenko’s creativity from the left.

Martin Ødegaard – 7/10
Worked hard and showed flashes of brilliance, but his final pass was inconsistent. Needs to be more decisive in the final third.

Declan Rice – 8.5/10 (Man of the Match)
Another standout performance from Arsenal’s record signing. Dominated midfield, broke up play, and drove forward with purpose. His leadership and energy were vital in securing the win.

Kai Havertz – 6/10
Showed some nice touches but still looks like a square peg in a round hole. Missed a big chance and lacks the dynamism needed in midfield.

Bukayo Saka – 7/10
A constant threat down the right but lacked his usual end product. Bournemouth doubled up on him, limiting his influence.

Gabriel Jesus – 6.5/10
Worked hard and linked play well but still not clinical enough in front of goal. Needs to start converting chances if Arsenal want to challenge for the title.

Leandro Trossard – 5.5/10
A quiet game from the Belgian. Struggled to make an impact and was rightly subbed off.

Substitutes

– Emile Smith Rowe – 6/10 – Brought energy but didn’t change the game.
– Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5/10 – Looked lively and caused problems late on.
– Jorginho – 6/10 – Helped control the tempo in the final stages.
– Eddie Nketiah – N/A– Not enough time to make an impact.

–The Verdict

While Arsenal got the three points, there are still concerns over certain players. Havertz, Trossard, and Jesus continue to underwhelm, failing to deliver when the team needs them most. On the other hand, Declan Rice was immense yet again, proving why he’s become indispensable for Mikel Arteta.

If Arsenal want to maintain their title push, they’ll need more from their attacking players—otherwise, their over-reliance on Rice and Saka could cost them in the long run.