WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Arsenal FC players celebrate after a goal during the 2nd half of the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
MLS All-Stars 0-5 Arsenal – Player ratings as Gunners win in style
by Adam Schultz
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: Bukayo Saka #7 of Arsenal FC controls the ball as Álvaro Barreal #31 of the MLS-All Stars defends during the MLS All-Star Game at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Forwards
Saka (8.0) – Normal service resumed. Produced several moments of quality as he had a hand in both goals. Withdrawn at half time.
Jesus (7.5) – Back in form with a delightful chip to open the scoring for Arsenal. Looked lively from the start.
Nketiah (6.5) – On the periphery out wide. Produced some nice moments but otherwise never really in the game. Withdrawn at half time.
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<p>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/07/20/mls-all-stars-arsenal-player-ratings-us-tour/3/"https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1681855600420958208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>July 20, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Overall, it was a superb performance as Arsenal got the first leg of its US Tour off to a great start.</p>
<h2>Player Ratings</h2>
<h3>Goalkeeper and defenders</h3>
<p><strong>Ramsdale (6.5)</strong> – Didn’t really have much to do aside from the odd scary moment. Again good with the ball at his feet. Kept a clean sheet.</p>
<p><strong>White (6.5)</strong> – Linked up well with Saka, as we have become accustomed to. Other than that, will be better for the run.</p>
<p><strong>Saliba (7.5)</strong>– Tidied up several chances for the MLS-All stars as he looks like himself despite it being preseason. Looking ominous already.</p>
<p><strong>Gabriel (7.0)</strong> – Looked assured on the field and produced some good moments defensively.</p>
<p><strong>Kiwior (7.0)</strong> – Again playing in the Zinchenko role and looks at home. Neat and tidy in possession as he roamed around doing as he pleased. A few good defensive moments as well.</p>
<p><em>Continued on next slide…</em></p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:1600px;">WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: Leandro Trossard #19 of Arsenal FC reacts after scoring the team’s second goal during the 1st half of the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)</p>
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<h2>Midfielders</h2>
<p><strong>Jorginho (7.0)</strong> – Kept things ticking over nicely in midfield. Was good without being spectacular. Calmly slotted home his penalty.</p>
<p><strong>Trossard (8.5)</strong>– Produced several superb touches in midfield and had a spectacular curling effort to double Arsenal’s lead. Replaced 10 mins into the second half with an injury.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arsenal double their lead through <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/07/20/mls-all-stars-arsenal-player-ratings-us-tour/3/"https://twitter.com/LTrossard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>@LTrossard.#MLSAllStar</a> Game pres. by <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/07/20/mls-all-stars-arsenal-player-ratings-us-tour/3/"https://twitter.com/Target?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>@Target <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/07/20/mls-all-stars-arsenal-player-ratings-us-tour/3/"https://t.co/awFEZhrOXx">pic.twitter.com/awFEZhrOXx
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<p><strong>Vieira (5.5)</strong> – Another chance and didn’t really show much. Again, it is preseason, but ideally would like to see more from him.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:1600px;">WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: Bukayo Saka #7 of Arsenal FC controls the ball as Álvaro Barreal #31 of the MLS-All Stars defends during the MLS All-Star Game at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)</p>
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<h2>Forwards</h2>
<p><strong>Saka (8.0)</strong> – Normal service resumed. Produced several moments of quality as he had a hand in both goals. Withdrawn at half time.</p>
<p><strong>Jesus (7.5)</strong> – Back in form with a delightful chip to open the scoring for Arsenal. Looked lively from the start.</p>
<p><strong>Nketiah (6.5)</strong> – On the periphery out wide. Produced some nice moments but otherwise never really in the game. Withdrawn at half time.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:1600px;">WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: Declan Rice #41 of Arsenal FC in action during the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)</p>
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<h2>Substitutes</h2>
<p><strong>Hein (5.5)</strong> – Did what he had to do. Never tested.</p>
<p><strong>Odegaard (7.0)</strong>– Produced a sensational ball for Martinelli’s goal as our skipper produced a moment of brilliance.</p>
<p><strong>Havertz (6.5)</strong> – Again got minutes under his belt. Took his chance well with a great finish off his chest.</p>
<p><strong>Martinelli (7.0)</strong>– Came on for the injured Trossard 10 minutes into the second half and made several bursting runs. Took his goal superbly well.</p>
<p><strong>Rice (6.5)</strong> – First time seeing him in an Arsenal shirt, and the reception he got shows he’s a crowd favorite already.</p>
<p><strong>Balogun (6.5)</strong> – Made several darting runs and was found well by Odegaard, but his shot was blocked.</p>
<p><strong>Timber (6.5)</strong> – Looks at home in the side already. Silky smooth and got forward at will.</p>
<p><strong>Tierney (6.5)</strong> – Came on in the second half and looked decent in possession. He will be better for the run.</p>
<p><strong>Marquinhos (6.5)</strong> – Looked lively when he came on. Produced a decent ball for Havertz’s goal.</p>
<p><strong>Tomiyasu (6.5)</strong> – Deployed in the heart of the defense with White in the second half. Looked calm and assured.</p>
<p><strong>Trusty (6.5)</strong> – Came on for White late on. Did what he needed to do.</p><!—pageview_candidate—>">
