Rice Gets 8.5, Raya With 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Newcastle United | OneFootball

Arsenal welcomed Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to earn all three points at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a good start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.

Declan Rice opened the goal-scoring for the North London club with a great strike in the 55th minute. Mikel Arteta’s men defended their lead well and secured a narrow 1-0 win at the Emirates.

Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the match against the Magpies.

GK: David Raya – 8/10

Raya made a handful of top saves at the back and secured an important clean sheet at home.

RB: Ben White – 7/10

He put his foot through the ball when he could and was tidy with his passing.

CB: William Saliba – 6.5/10

Saliba kept things solid inside his half and was replaced at half-time.

CB: Jakub Kiwior – 8/10

He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and did enough to keep a clean sheet.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 18: Kai Havertz of Arsenal embraces Bukayo Saka of Arsenal as he enters the pitch, following a long absence with injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 7/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.

CM: Martin Odegaard – 7/10

Odegaard was a constant menace in the final third and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CM: Thomas Partey – 7/10

He got stuck in with a few solid tackles and was not shy of having a shot at goal.

CM: Declan Rice – 8.5/10

Rice proved his worth on both ends of the field and was responsible for scoring the only goal of the game in the 55th minute.

RW: Bukayo Saka – 7.5/10

He caused some problems for the opposition defenders but was a bit untidy with his passing.

ST: Leandro Trossard – 7/10

Trossard made a few dangerous runs with the ball but has got nothing to show for his efforts.

LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5/10

Martinelli managed to shine at times but was mostly a quiet presence on the left flank.

CB: Riccardo Calafiori – 6.5/10

He was solid at the back after coming off the bench at half-time.