Jesus And Martinelli Get 8.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Leeds United | OneFootball

Arsenal entertained Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to earn a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a decent start to the game and got their noses ahead via Gabriel Jesus’ 35th-minute penalty. Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.

Ben White doubled Arsenal’s advantage in the 47th minute before Gabriel Jesus netted his second goal just eight minutes later. Leeds got a goal back via Rasmus Kristensen’s effort in the 76th minute. However, Granit Xhaka scored a late goal for the Gunners as they ended up cruising to an impressive 4-1 win in front of their home fans which consolidated their position at the top of the Premier League table.

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

GK: Aaron Ramsdale – 7/10

Ramsdale made a few impressive saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet today.

RB: Ben White – 7.5/10

He did his fair share of defending inside his half and scored a good goal in the 47th minute.

CB: Rob Holding – 7/10

Holding made a few important clearances at the back and was a strong presence in the air.

CB: Gabriel – 7.5/10

The Brazil international gave a good account of himself on the defensive third of the pitch and was a threat going forward as well.

Arsenal’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (R) celebrates with Arsenal’s Belgian midfielder Leandro Trossard after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 1, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

LB: Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7/10

He didn’t do much wrong when defending inside his half and got replaced in the 85th minute.

CM: Martin Odegaard – 7/10

Odegaard was a positive influence at both ends of the field and ended the game with an assist to his name.

CM: Thomas Partey – 6.5/10

He anchored the midfield well at times but could last only 59 minutes.

CM: Granit Xhaka – 8/10

The Swiss sensation came back to defend when needed and managed to get his name on the scoresheet in the 84th minute.

RW: Leandro Trossard – 7.5/10

He engineered some decent chances for his teammates to score and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

ST: Gabriel Jesus – 8.5/10

Jesus scored two important goals to give his team a convincing win at the Emirates today.

LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 8.5/10

He was a constant menace on the left flank and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

Substitutes:

CM: Jorginho – 6/10

He added some energy to Arsenal’s midfield.

RW: Bukayo Saka – 6/10

Saka made one encouraging run with the ball.

CAM: Emile Smith Rowe – N/A

He didn’t get enough time to warrant a rating.

CM: Fabio Vieira – N/A

Vieira hardly had any time to influence the game.

LB: Kieran Tierney – N/A

He came on for the final few minutes of the contest.