Emile Smith Rowe scored the only goal as Arsenal stunned Chelsea by beating them 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.
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Bernd Leno 7
Made a good save from Mason Mount in the first half and had a solid game. There are doubts over his future, but on his day has proven his worth.
Rob Holding 8 | Star man
The centre-back just seems to love playing against Chelsea. Made a few vital blocks and his distribution was good too.
Pablo Mari 7
Was shaky early on and almost gifted a goal to Kai Havertz. Improved, though, and helped the side keep a clean sheet.
Gabriel 7
Probably the weakest of Arsenal’s back-three, but not by much. Passing out from the back was a little wayward.
Never started at right wing-back before and struggled to impact the game from there. Almost caught out in the first-half by Ben Chilwell too. Taken off with 25 minutes to go.
Thomas Partey 8
Much better from the Ghanaian and one of his better games for a while. Broke up play nicely and passing was better. Looks happier alongside Elneny as opposed to Dani Ceballos.
Mohamed Elneny 8
Made a vital block in the first half to deny Mount and never stopped running. Could be loose in possession, but off the ball he was decent.
Kieran Tierney 7
A decent game from the Scot, who looked good playing as a left wing-back. Arsenal look so much better with him in the team.
Martin Odegaard 6
Spent most of his night doing defensive work. Pressed well and kept the ball nicely too when he had it.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 6
Starved of service and had a quiet night. Kept his composure for the goal and teed up Smith Rowe to score.
Emile Smith Rowe 8
Grabbed himself a goal and was the best of Arsenal’s attacking players. Found pockets of space at times and pressed relentlessly too.
Substitutions
Hector Bellerin (Saka 65’) 6
A good cameo from the Spaniard, who looked dangerous going forward but he had to go off injured.
Alexandre Lacazette (Aubameyang 79’) N/A
Calum Chambers (Bellerin 87’) N/A
Subs not used: Ryan, Cedric, Ceballos, Willian, Pepe, Martinelli.
