ARSENAL PLAYER RATINGS: Leandro Trossard stars for the Gunners in 5-3 win over Barcelona whereas Martin Odegaard’s pricey errors result in two targets and Rob Holding crumbles below strain

Arsenal and Barcelona performed out a dramatic pre-season pleasant conflict in California –  which was delayed half an hour – with eight targets shared between the 2 because the Premier League runners-up got here out on high in a 5-3 victory. 

The perimeters went in on the break tied at 2-2 after a breathless begin that noticed Blaugrana star Robert Lewandowski open the scoring after simply seven minutes, with Bukayo Saka rapidly equalising for the English facet, Kai Havertz and Raphinha additionally on track.

In a lot the identical vogue, the Gunners took simply 10 minutes of the second half to place their noses in entrance for the primary time within the recreation with Leandro Trossard netting, earlier than doubling his tally on 78 minutes to make it 4-2. 

However a grand stand end was arrange by former Manchester Metropolis star Ferran Torres, who scored his facet’s third of the sport on 88 minutes, just for Fabio Vieira to revive the two-goal lead a minute later and guarantee victory for Mikel Arteta’s facet. 

Right here, Isaan Khan takes you thru who impressed for the Gunners, and who could have left Arteta wanting extra. 

The Gunners responded properly to going behind early and ran out 5-3 winners after an exhilarating recreation

Mikel Arteta’s Gunners bounced again from a disappointing defeat to Man United final day out

Arsenal 4-3-3 

Aaron Ramsdale: 5.5

Can be aggravated at conceding two targets once more however couldn’t have completed a lot to stop them. Was notably irate with the second, after captain Odegaard turned his again round with the ball deflecting off him.

Ben White: 6.5

Good on the ball. Typically checked out attempting to push play ahead, although typically a bit too keen to take action.

William Saliba: 6.5

Composed as ever on the again. His sort out and Cruyff activate 27 minutes caught the attention.

Gabriel: 6.5

Significantly better positioning than the earlier match in opposition to Manchester United. Barcelona assault struggled to interrupt on him.

Aaron Ramsdale could have been aggravated at conceding two targets, however there was not a lot he might do about both

Jurrien Timber: 6.5

Had Raphinha in his pocket within the first half, and cozy on the ball. Capable of press ahead owing to his footwork. Spectacular participant.

Thomas Partey: 7

A menace to the opposition in intercepting play. Began the second purpose with an amazing via ball from a fast free-kick.

Martin Odegaard: 5

Gave away the ball which noticed Robert Lewandowski rating the primary, after which turned his again round for the second purpose, the ball deflecting off him. Earned some redemption together with his header which noticed Havertz poking the ball residence.

Kai Havertz: 7

Bursts of tempo arrowing from the centre to the wing, and stable interchanges with Trossard in his 45 minutes. Acquired his foot to the ball off Odegaard’s header to attain the second.

Kai Havertz (left) was on track for the Gunners, whereas captain Martin Odegaard (proper) had a recreation to neglect

Bukayo Saka: 6

A rollercoaster efficiency. Robbed the opposition defender to attain the primary. However then struck a weak penalty large of the submit, and blazed a volley over the bar on 52 minutes.

Leandro Trossard: 8.5

An actual standout efficiency in assault. His various positioning, transitioning from between the center and the wings, prompted a lot issues. Arsenal’s third purpose was because of his razor-sharp accuracy with left foot. The fourth was one other high quality end.

Gabriel Jesus: 7

A livewire up entrance. Aggressively crunched twice within the first 5 minutes however saved coming again for extra. Central to most of the staff’s forays ahead.

Emile Smith Rowe: 6

Energetic within the center in his brief cameo.

Leandro Trossard put in a standout efficiency for Arsenal and prompted Barcelona fixed issues

Fabio Vieira: 7

Good defending to fend off an attacker on 67 minutes. Stylish end with left foot to take the sport out of Barcelona’s attain.

Jorginho: 6.5

Carried on the theme of solidity within the center.

Kieran Tierney: 7

Strong sort out on 73 minutes, all the way down to his good agility. Good help for his or her fourth purpose, though the ball was possible aimed on the again submit.

Jakub Kiwior: 6

A gentle cameo total.

Rob Holding: 5

Fell over below strain which contributed to Barcelona’s fourth.

Rob Holding had a poor recreation, falling over below strain which led to the Spanish Champions’ fourth

Amario Cozier-Duberry: 6

Had a brief run out.

Supervisor: Mikel Arteta 7

Didn’t panic with going behind twice within the first half. His intricacies in midfield are clearly coming collectively.