Arsenal 0 – 0 Liverpool – Premier League Player Ratings
The Premier League Champions versus the champions-elect. Slot versus Arteta and North London was brimming with anticipation as a struggling giant arrived to face a juggernaut full of ambition.
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The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker – 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was alert and smothered what came his way in a fairly comfortable first half.
After the restart, the Reds’ world-class keeper was a constant receiver to maintain possession and stayed concentrated when called upon.
Conor Bradley – 8.0
The Irish fullback was industrious and offensive in the first half, with one counterattack seeing the attacking defender hit the bar with a wonderful floated effort.
In the second half, he became more confident and was able to enjoy another solid half. The injury was horrible to see.
Subbed – 90+5 mins
Milos Kerkez – 7.0
The Hungarian international defended well and gave good support up and down the flank.
After the intermission, the novice full-back was a little more reserved than his opposite flank and made good decisions to ensure his own solidity.
Ibrahima Konat̩ Р7.0
The French international defender was strong and resilient off the ball, whilst remaining alert in possession.
In the second period, the former RB Leipzig man was able to fend off later attacks with his huge frame and physicality.
Virgil van Dijk – 8.0
The captain and leader of this team was vocal and commanding of his men in a good first half showing, where he demanded the utmost from his men in white.
After the intermission, the former Celtic giant was keen to maintain a high line and create the opportunity for his team to dominate the pitch.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 8.0
The Hungarian skipper was quietly effective and energetic as he strived to cover the pitch in a strong first half.
When the match resumed, the former RB Leipzig man was unlucky with a superb dipping red kick as he worked hard to keep his team in the ascendancy.
Ryan Gravenberch – 7.0
The Dutch midfielder was keen to turn on the ball and get up the pitch, whilst covering his zone with intelligence.
After the half-time break, the former Ajax prodigy was able to move the ball quickly and showed good maturity.
Jeremie Frimpong – 8.0
The Netherlands international was full of running and purpose in the opening 45 minutes as he gave good width and countering opportunities.
After the break, the academy graduate was able to stretch the pitch and offer continual coverage of the flank.
Florian Wirtz – 8.0
The German attacker was quietly effective in a half that saw him operate as a false nine.
In the second half, the world-class technician was a little crowded out and failed to find those small pockets despite some genuine moments of pure ingenuity.
Man of the Match
Cody Gakpo – 7.0
The Dutch attacker was largely anonymous as he struggled to impact the game from the wide left.
After the break, the former PSV forward was more effective and able to interact with his teammates more and more.
Alexis Mac Allister – 7.0
The Argentina World Cup winner was able to offer control of tempo and rhythm as he looked to occupy and command central areas.
After the intermission, the former Brighton star was again able to get his foot on the ball and looked far more confident.
Substitutions;
Joe Gomez – N/A (on 90+5)
Came on to
The Manager;
Arne Slot – 8.0
Was clear in his selection as he went with a safe starting eleven, one built to stifle the Premier League leaders with a starting false nine.
The substitutions were reactive to the injury only as he looked to maintain continuity.
Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;
Arsenal 2 – 1 Liverpool
