Sunderland vs. Arsenal Player Ratings: Guimaraes and Raya Shine
David Raya: Had little to do until a superb penalty save while Arsenal struggled. 8 Ben White: Showed promise with overlapping runs but seemed light defensively. Substituted at halftime. 5 Gabriel Magalhaes: Strong in challenges and decent with the ball. Displayed his usual dramatic re
David Raya: Had little to do until a superb penalty save while Arsenal struggled.
Ben White: Showed promise with overlapping runs but seemed light defensively. Substituted at halftime.
Gabriel Magalhaes: Strong in challenges and decent with the ball. Displayed his usual dramatic reactions, feigning injury before complaining when asked to leave the field per rules.
Ezri Konsa: Struggled against Brobbey and appeared uncertain on the ball under pressure. Conceded a penalty for fouling Ballard.
Ricardo Calafiori: Solid as usual, but lacked his typical attacking contribution.
Myles Lewis-Skelly: Was fortunate to avoid an early booking, played carelessly with the ball, and was taken off at halftime.
Declan Rice: Worked hard on and off the ball as always. Created a clear chance for Saka when the score was 0-0, but otherwise was a bit sloppy. Recognized an opportunity to set up Guimaraes.
Bukayo Saka: Should have scored the opener but failed to connect cleanly. Kept relatively quiet and missed a one-on-one opportunity late on. Earned and converted a penalty at the death, just.
Martin Odegaard: Couldn't maintain his strong start to the season. Delivered a good free-kick.
Christos Tzolis: Looked energetic early on but faded.
Kai Havertz: Missed an open chance at 0-0 but nearly scored a brilliant goal minutes later. Tried to pass when he had the opportunity to seal the game.
Substitutes:
Jurrien Timber (on 45 for White): Handled Angulo and Brobbey better and was proactive in regaining possession. Headed in a goal, but it was disallowed for offside.
Bruno Guimaraes (on 45 for Lewis-Skelly): Scored a brilliant strike shortly after Raya's penalty save, when Arsenal needed a boost. A notable way to score a first goal.
Martin Zubimendi (on 81 for Rice)
Eberechi Eze (on 81 for Tzolis)
Mikel Merino (on 85 for Odegaard)
Unused Subs: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Piero Hincapie, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke.
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