Premier League: Wolves vs Arsenal Player Ratings as 10-men Arsenal grab all 3 Points with a 1-0 Win

Premier League: Wolves vs Arsenal Player Ratings as 10-men Arsenal grab all 3 Points with a 1-0 Win

Wolves vs Arsenal: Wolves host Arsenal at the Molineux Stadium on Matchday 24 of the Premier League.

Both teams looked inseparable in the first half until Gabriel netted the match’s first goal. Arsenal were more attack-minded and looked in control for the rest of the half. There was a flurry of yellow cards in the first half 2 for Arsenal and 1 for Wolves.

The second half was filled with high drama as Gabriel Martinelli was sent off in the 70th minute. Wolves gave their everything to find the equalizer but Arsenal put their bodies on the lines and squeezed in a victory.

Let’s take a look at the player ratings for Wolves vs Arsenal game: –

Wolves vs Arsenal Player Ratings

Wolves

Jose Sa (5.8/10): Apart from the mistake that led to a goal, Sa did not do much wrong but the only goal was decisive.

Max Kilman (7.1/10): Kilman was good at the back and Arsenal’s forwards found it difficult to get past him.

Conor Coady (6.8/10): The skipper made crucial blocks in the box and defended calmly in 1v1 situations.

Romain Saiss (6.9/10): Saiss was in good defensive positions and made crucial clearance headers. He was booked in the first half for a challenge on Odegaard.

Nelson Semedo (7/10): The right wing-back went forward and attacked with intent and made very less mistakes defensively.

Leander Dendoncker (7.2/10): Dendoncker held possession and distributed the ball well. Along with Neves, he had a good midfield performance.

Ruben Neves (7.7/10): Neves’ range of passing opened up attacking options for Wolves. He pushed hard in the final minutes, but could not get his team the equalizing goal.

Fernando Marcal (7/10): Marcal made impressive crosses into the box which could have been made use of better. The left wing-back also carried out his defensive duties well.

Trincao (6.8/10): Trincao produced some good moves and dribbles on the right-wing but was ineffective overall. He was subbed off in the 62nd minute.

Raul Jimenez (5.6/10): Jimenez had a mediocre match. He had the least touches of any player in the match and lacked the potency in the front.

Daniel Podence (7.6/10): The Portuguese international’s intelligent passes and sublime skills gave Arsenal’s defence a tough night.

Substitutes:

Chiquinho (6.5/10): Coming in for Trincao, Chiquinho looked active and made good runs on the wing.

Rayan Ait Nouri (6/10): Nouri did not have any effect on the match after he came in.

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Arsenal

Aaron Ramsdale (7.5/10): Ramsdale made exceptional saves in the latter stages of the match and kept an important clean sheet.

Cedric Soares (7.4/10): Soares kept Podence’s threat at bay. He defended skillfully and did not let the attackers getaway.

Ben White (7.6/10): Solid centre back performance by White. He threw his body on the line and defended very well.

Gabriel (8.2/10): The centre back was at the right place at the right time to tap in a simple goal from a couple of yards. He had a 100% tackle accuracy and was adjudged the man of the match.

Kieran Tierney (7/10): Tierney went about his business as usual and did not leave any attack unattended on his flank.

Thomas Partey (6.7/10): The Ghanian made clumsy tackles in the midfield and gave away easy balls.

Granit Xhaka (6.9/10): Xhaka had a topsy turvy game as he made good defensive headers but also committed unnecessary fouls in dangerous areas.

Bukayo Saka (7/10): Saka had a decent outing and created a couple of very good chances from the right-wing. He was tactically subbed off after the red card to accommodate a defender.

Martin Odegaard (7.1/10): Odegaard was a link between Arsenal’s defence and attack. He distributed the ball well and was among the attack in the final third.

Gabriel Martinelli (4.5/10): Martinelli had a terrible game and was sent off in the 70th minute. He picked up 2 yellow cards within a span of 10 seconds and reduced Arsenal to 10 men.

Alexandre Lacazette (7.1/10): Apart from the assist, Lacazette did not contribute to the game. He missed a crucial chance in the second half which would have sealed the match for Arsenal.

Substitutes:

Emile Smith Rowe (6.5/10): Smith Rowe held the ball and drew fouls as Arsenal were looking to run the clock down.

Rob Holding (7/10): Holding came in when Arsenal were reduced to 10. He defended bravely and made brilliant tackles to deny Wolves their goal.

Edward Nketiah (NA)

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