In the first half, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka scored two stunning goals against PSG to emerge victorious on Tuesday Night. The Gunners produced an European masterclass as they emerged victorious against the French Giants. Here we have the post match Arsenal PSG player ratings after the night at the Emirates. We have mentioned strategies used by Arsenal too.
PSG failed to take the pressure against Arsenal as they lost most of the duels. They failed to push forward most of the match. They failed to create critical chances or make good saves. Donnarumma made a lot of mistakes in the match. He could not save the goal of Kai Havertz, he could have easily stopped the cross from Leandro Trossard. He also could not save the goal from Bukayo Saka’s free-kick. Arsenal showed why they have been one of the best teams in Europe for the past few seasons. The dynamic team of Mikel Arteta showed class against PSG. Mikel Merino made his debut, he played very well. The two players who stood out were Kai Havertz and Saliba in that match.
The Arsenal players were always pushing forward against PSG and kept making threats. The PSG boss also said how amazing the Arsenal team was. He said the key point for the Arsenal victory was the physicality of the players.
Arsenal’s strategy:
We did not see Nwaneri play against PSG although there were hints he will start instead of Thomas Partey. Mikel Arteta played more of an aggressive tactic against PSG which is why he started Thomas Partey. Thomas Partey was more of a physical presence in the match for Arsenal, winning duels and giving long balls. Arsenal has been scoring goals mostly from crosses and corners this season. They are getting really better at set-pieces. Arsenal tactically outplayed PSG in the match. In the first half Arsenal created so many chances but in the second half they did not take any risk. The Gunners took more of a defence type strategy in the second half.
The PSG boss said that their team could not handle the pressure at the Emirates. They were caught off-guard and conceded two goals in quick succession. Arsenal did not put pressure on PSG in the second half but PSG still could not create chances. They were a better team throughout the match winning most of the duels. Arsenal’s crosses were threatening since the beginning of the match. According to Luis Enrique, Arsenal are one of the best aerial teams in the world. They are one of the best teams in Europe at the moment. Mikel Arteta’s side were better throughout the match so there is no tactical analysis according to the PSG boss. Arsenal have been performing well since the last few seasons. Post match Arsenal Psg ratings have been given below.
ARSENAL RATINGS AFTER EMERGING VICTORIOUS AGAINST PSG:
Post Match Arsenal PSG ratings:
(22) David Raya: Rating 8/10. He was really good this season for Arsenal making critical saves. The keeper have made good saves in the PSG match as well. He is a very reliable keeper.
(12) Jurrien Timber: He was really good as well in the match. The player was impressive defensively as well throughout the match. He was taken off at second half. (8/10)
(2) William Saliba: Saliba was one of the best players in the pitch against PSG. (8/10)
(3) Gabriel Magalhães: He delivered an impressive performance against PSG along with his teammate Saliba. (7/10)
(33)Riccardo Calafiori: He made a 4 clearances and 4 tackles in the second half. He was a great player to watch.(7/10)
(5) Thomas Partey: He used his physicality to snuff out the attackers. (7/10)
(41) Declan Rice: He has kept his good standards throughout the season. He performed well in the PSG match.(8/10)
(29) Kai Havertz: He had a brilliant goal against PSG.(9/10)
(7) Bukayo Saka: He scored a goal today with a free-kick.(9/10)
(11) Gabriel Martinelli: He was very great as well but his volley was caught by Donnarumma.(7/10)
(19) Leandro Trossard: He provided the assist for the Kai Havertz goal.(8/10)
(15) Jakub Kiwior: He made some great tackles.(7/10)
(23) Mikel Merino: He made his debut today, He won some duels in the match.(7/10)
(9) Gabriel Jesus: He did not perform well in the match.(6/10)
(49) Myles Lewis-Skelly: He made his Champions League debut today and he performed pretty well in the final few minutes.(7/10)
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