Viktor Gyokeres in motion on his Arsenal debut towards Tottenham (Picture by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Pictures/Getty Pictures)
Arsenal suffered their first defeat of pre-season as their north London rivals Tottenham beat them 1-0 in a pleasant in Hong Kong.
Most followers in all probability received’t be studying an excessive amount of into one pleasant outcome, however there’ll nonetheless be a lot who’re eager to understand how sure gamers acquired on, particularly new striker Viktor Gyokeres as he made his debut.
The Sweden worldwide lately joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon after a prolonged switch saga, and he’ll probably be seen as one of the crucial thrilling signings of the summer time after his gorgeous scoring report throughout his two seasons within the Portuguese capital.
It didn’t fairly occur for Gyokeres as we speak, however he nonetheless regarded first rate in a substitute look towards Spurs, although general this Arsenal group regarded a great distance from its finest.
Arsenal participant rankings towards Tottenham
It wasn’t a memorable recreation for many of those Arsenal gamers, however learn on to see precisely how they rated…
David Raya – Actually poor for the purpose that ended up deciding the sport, Raya was manner too far off his line, having come a great distance when he didn’t actually need to. Usually a dependable shot-stopper, this was an uncharacteristically chaotic second from the Spaniard, and one which Mikel Arteta shall be hoping he doesn’t repeat too typically. 4/10.
Ben White – Nonetheless trying like somebody in want of regaining full health and confidence after an injury-hit season final time period, White was first rate towards Tottenham, however not his traditional self with the standard of his passing and crossing. 5/10.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – So spectacular for a lot of final season, Lewis-Skelly has proven that he nonetheless wants to enhance in some areas and maintain his focus a bit higher. He’s been seen doing a little additional work on his crossing with Gabriel Heinze in pre-season coaching, and followers will hope he typically seems a bit extra up to the mark as soon as the aggressive soccer begins. 5.5/10.
William Saliba – Moderately stable as you’d anticipate, and arguably primarily let down by not having common starters like Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber alongside him, greater than anything. 6/10.
Jakub Kiwior – Additionally comparatively untroubled in what wasn’t precisely a classic Spurs show both, however Kiwior may maybe have carried out extra to point out that he deserves to be beginning extra typically within the season forward. 5.5/10.
Declan Rice – Full of life as at all times, however but to start out exhibiting his traditional rhythm and high quality, which is able to in all probability include extra match health. 6/10.
Christian Norgaard – Signed as a squad participant, Norgaard confirmed he can do his job with out an excessive amount of fuss, however followers will little question expect to see extra of Martin Zubimendi as a starter in that place. 5.5/10.
Martin Odegaard – Missed a very good probability and arguably just a bit under par once more as he’s typically regarded in pre-season thus far. In all probability not too large a priority simply but, however Arsenal followers will wish to see some enchancment rapidly. 5/10.
Bukayo Saka – Even when not at his finest, Saka can gentle up a recreation with some nice moments, however general it wasn’t fairly his day, and Gooners shall be fearful that he needed to go off with an harm. 6/10.
Gabriel Martinelli – Social media was filled with Arsenal followers calling for a signing on the left wing after the sport, which just about tells you all you’ll want to know. Martinelli regarded like an elite participant within the making only a few years in the past, however he hasn’t improved since then and it now seems just like the Gunners want somebody like Eberechi Eze or Rodrygo to take them up a stage. 5/10.
Kai Havertz – Not a efficiency to fret Viktor Gyokeres a lot, let’s simply say that. Havertz typically struggled to impose himself on the sport, making life fairly straightforward for the Spurs defenders. 5/10.
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Viktor Gyokeres – Genuinely in all probability probably the most spectacular of Arsenal’s performers, even when solely on for a comparatively temporary cameo. The Swedish striker instantly regarded comfy and in-sync together with his teammates, and was unfortunate to not get an help after some good work and an inviting ball into the field. 7/10.
Max Dowman – One other participant who gave Arsenal a bit extra spark, 15-year-old Max Dowman continued his high-quality pre-season, even when he couldn’t make extra of an influence on the outcome right here. 6.5/10.
