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Arsenal Player Ratings Against Chelsea

Arsenal Player Ratings Against Chelsea

Arsenal have beaten Chelsea 4-0, winning the Florida Cup.

Arsenal have thumped London rivals Chelsea 4-0, to win the Florida Cup.

The Gunners were impressive from the first minute, and quickly made it 1-0 through Gabriel Jesus.

The Brazilian continued his fine form, chipping past the keeper.

Martin Odegaard added a seconds shortly after, firing in from Gabriel Martinelli's ball.

Chelsea looked to respond in the second half but were soon hit again, this time Bukayo Saka tapped in after Edouard Mendy saved Granit Xhaka's shot.

Albert Sambi Lokonga added a fourth in added time, heading in from Cedric's cross.

Arsenal impressed massively and were relatively unthreatened.

This game brings to an end Arsenal's US Tour, one that has been hugely productive for the team.

Here are your player ratings:

Aaron Ramsdale: 8

Great performance from Ramsdale.

The England international was in fine form and looked back to his best.

His distribution was precise, and his goalkeeping was solid, making a few nice saves.

Oleksandr Zinchenko: 7

Zinchenko enjoyed a really great debut, giving Arsenal fans a taste of the quality he possesses.

He played left-back but often occupied midfield spaces and overlapped.

Standout moments included a beautiful lofted pass that switched play and landed perfectly at Bukayo Saka's feet.

Another was a moment of brilliance, as Zinchenko dragged the ball back and away to beat his man on the touch-line.

There's lots more to come from the Ukrainian and Arsenal fans should be very excited.

William Saliba: 9

It's fair to say at this point, Saliba not starting at Selhurst Park on August 5th, would be a shock.

The France international did not look threatened at any point during the 90 minutes, and dominated Chelsea attackers at every meeting.

Saliba has to stay at Arsenal and he has to play. A huge part of Arsenal's future.

Gabriel Magalhaes: 7

Rock solid from Gabriel. A potential partnership between him and Saliba is forming and it looks great.

Ben White: 7

White at right-back looks to be a very good solution for the issue of Takehiro Tomiayasu's injuries.

The defender was brilliant on the ball and constantly up and down the wing.

If Mikel Arteta has found a way of starting Gabriel, Saliba and White in the same defence, he may well stick to it.

Granit Xhaka: 9

Xhaka was simply superb from minute one to 78.

He assisted Jesus' goal, reacting quickly to thread through to the striker.

It was his shot that resulted in Saka's goal, cheekily flicking it over the Chelsea defender's head before volleying a shot that Mendy could only parry.

It is becoming more and more evident that Xhaka will be here next season, and it is becoming more apparent that Xhaka staying is exactly what is good for Arsenal.

Thomas Partey: 8

Partey showed his class today, and showed how imperative he is for the team.

His press-resistance, passing, defensive awareness. Arsenal simply cannot effectively replace him.

His fitness will be of the highest importance this season.

Martin Odegaard: 9

A captain's performance from the captain-to-be.

Plenty of time fans grew frustrated with Odegaard last season as the Norwegian often stuttered when in shooting positions.

He showed no signs of that this in this game however, firing a vicious shot into the bottom corner from Gabriel Martinelli's pass.

If the midfielder can do the same regularly this season, he will be a force.

Gabriel Martinelli: 7

A much improved performance from Martinelli.

He was a pain for the Chelsea defence all game, constantly pressing and attacking.

His assist for Odegaard was exceptional, finding the Norwegian in space in the box.

Martinelli is one of a number of Arsenal players who feel primed to 'explode' next season. If he can keep improving, there's no doubt he will be at the top of that list.

Bukayo Saka: 7

Saka was lively, as he always is, and got a goal to show for it.

Following in Xhaka's volley, he blasted into the empty net to make it three.

With rumours this week of an official new contract offer made by the club, fans will be hoping to see their young star continue to shine.

Gabriel Jesus: 9

We're running out of superlatives to describe Jesus.

Another immaculate performance in what has been an exceptional pre-season for the Brazilian.

Jesus pressed and pressed, he turned his man almost every time the ball was played into him.

And he got his goal, chipping Mendy effortlessly after a pass from Granit Xhaka.

Jesus feels like the perfect signing for Arsenal and the prospect of him replicating this performance on a regular basis in the Premier League is an extremely exciting one.

Notable substitute performances

Albert Sambi Lokonga: 8

Sambi seems to have found a new lease of life in the left-sided central midfield position.

He is constantly linking up play and getting involved in attacks, and he got his first goal tonight.

Cedric whipped in a delicious cross and the Belgian simply met the ball and directed it past Mendy.

His celebration will be one highly appreciated by Arsenal fans, as he kissed the badge repeatedly.

Sambi will undoubtedly go up a level this season and the introduction of European football will only help him.

Arsenal now return to London for the Emirates Cup against Sevilla before the Premier League season again kicks off.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, Chelsea

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