Arsenal started the Premier League in a convincing way. The Gunners beat Wolverhampton with two goals to nil. Both the host forwards, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka, scored one goal for each, putting Arsenal shoulder to shoulder with Liverpool, collecting the same goal difference and points.
Arsenal Player Ratings vs Wolves
Goalkeeper
David Raya (6.7/10): Had a relatively quiet afternoon as Arsenal spent more time on the ball than the opponents.
Defenders
Ben White (6.9/10): Delivered some long passes which caused troubles for Wolverhampton.
William Saliba (6.9/10): Continued to show the fans how reliable he is when it comes to defending the area.
Gabriel (6.8/10): Solid defeding from the Brazilian with Saliba on his side
Oleksandr Zinchenko (6.8/10): Busy running down the flank to help the team in attacks.
Midfielders
Thomas Partey (6.8/10): Quite helpful working alongside Odegaard and Rice.
Martin Odegaard (6.9/10): Never got out of position when dictating the game from the midfield.
Declan Rice (6.7/10): Delivered some accurate passes and intercepting the opponents’ chances several times.
Forwards
Bukayo Saka (8.1/10): Created several chances for Arsenal, including one assist for Havertz.
Gabriel Martinelli (7.3/10): Became part of Arsenal’s trouble-making trio alongside Saka and Havertz.
Kai Havertz (8.4/10): Getting more comfortable with his role in Arsenal.
Substitutions
Jurrien Timber (6.6/10): Added more dimension in Arsenal’s attacking flow.
Leandro Trossard (6.8/10): Arteta want his players to keep attacking despite leading 2-0.
Gabriel Jesus (6.8/10): Looks like Arteta demanded more goals from his players with putting Jesus on.
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Wolverhampton Player Ratings vs Arsenal
Goalkeeper
José Sá (7.1/10): Did several importan prevention to keep his net safe.
Defenders
Rayan Aït-Nouri (6.7/10): Put more options for Wolverhampton down the flank.
Toti Gomes (6.6/10): Busy day for the Portuguese international as Arsenal kept giving his side pressure.
Yerson Mosquera (6.5/10): As busy as Gomes, commanding his teammates to keep eyes on the opponents.
Matt Doherty (7.1/10): Won duels multiple times but it was hard or him to fully help the team in attacks.
Midfielders
Mario Lemina (7.1/10): Spent more time in defending his area unlike Gomes and Bellegarde.
João Gomes (6.5/10): Wandering around the pitch, picking and delivering the ball for his teammates.
Jeanricner Bellegarde (6.7/10): Had tough times dealing with Arsenal’s solid and composed midfield.
Forwards
Hwang Hee-chan (6.5/10): His speed and pace are something he always relies on, including in this match.
Rodrigo Gomes (6.2/10): His crosses and long balls were not enough to tear Arsenal’s defence.
Jørgen Strand Larsen (6.3/10) A little bit of struggle as he rarely gets enough space to shot.
Substitutions
Matheus Cunha (6.8/10): He was expected to bring more energy in the midfield.
Daniel Podence (6.6/10): Wolves kept pushing Arsenal with playing Podence, expected to at least score a goal.
Craig Dawson (6.6/10): He was brought on in hope for a change but the opponents’ two-goal lead stood until the end.
Chiquinho (6.8/10): Not much he can do for the rest of the game as Arsenal stayed in-control.
Pablo Sarabia (6.7/10): Came to give a little balance in the midfield.