Arsenal received their Champions League marketing campaign off to a disappointing begin on Thursday evening as they drew 0-0 with Atalanta in Italy.
Mikel Arteta’s facet needed to name on David Raya to drag off a high-quality double save from Mateo Retegui as they have been pressured to defend for big durations with out the ball.
They struggled to create possibilities on the different finish of the pitch within the absence of captain Martin Odegaard, because the Europa League winners received the higher of the Premier League title chasers for big components of the sport.
Nonetheless, it was a degree on the board for Arsenal within the new league section, with Manchester Metropolis up subsequent in a crunch Premier League tie.
Mail Sport’s JOE BERNSTEIN charges the gamers from Italy.
Arsenal began the brand new Champions League marketing campaign off with a 0-0 draw towards Atalanta
David Raya saved a second half penalty in what was a sensational double save for his facet
After getting all the way down to cease the spot kick, the Spaniard rose once more to maintain out the comply with up
Arsenal (4-3-3)
DAVID RAYA – 8
Might have performed with slippers earlier than an unbelievable penalty save, diving to his proper to disclaim Retegui after which left to claw away the rebound.
BEN WHITE – 6.5
Sacrificed a few of his attacking intuition to maintain Arsenal compact with each away level invaluable within the Champions League.
WILLIAM SALIBA – 7
Rivalling Virgil van Dijk as the most effective central defender within the Premier League. And his partnership with Gabriel is the brand new Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.
GABRIEL – 6.5
Bothered by among the sharp motion from Retegui and Charles De Keletaere however gave Raya wonderful safety within the away purpose.
William Saliba (proper) confirmed why he might be the most effective cenree again within the Premier League, whereas Jurrien Timber (left) has made Arsenal much more strong
Declan Rice (left) will probably be happy along with his contribution forward of Sunday’s crunch recreation towards Manchester Metropolis
JURRIEN TIMBER – 6.5
Had Mikel Arteta in his ear as he paraded the left-hand facet within the first half. Has made Arsenal much more strong since recovering from harm to switch Oleksandr Zinchenko.
DECLAN RICE – 7
If this was a warm-up for his heavyweight battle towards Rodri on Sunday, Rice will probably be happy with all-round contribution, each defensively and breaking ahead.
THOMAS PARTEY – 5.5
Robust as an ox however conceded a penalty after being out-run by Ederson. Raya saved the spot-kick however the Ghanaian was subbed shortly after
KAI HAVERTZ – 7
Selflessly confirmed his versatility on his fiftieth Champions League look. Nominally Martin Odegard’s midfield alternative, he additionally pushed ahead to help Gabriel Jesus.
BUKAYO SAKA – 6
Pressured a implausible save from Marco Carnesecchi early on however discovered organised Italian defence robust to crack. Did not look totally match and virtually let Juan Cuadrado rating.
Bukayo Saka pressured a implausible save early on however discovered the Italian defence robust to crack
GABRIEL JESUS – 6
Given captain’s armband, began with a Cruyff flip however wasn’t fast sufficient to nab rebound from Saka’s shot. Drained after current lay-off and subbed.
GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 5.5
His tempo made him out-ball however lacked the composure to have an finish product. Fluffed his traces when arrange by Raheem Sterling in closing phases.
Substitutes
Jorginho 6 (for Partey 58)
Trossard 5.5 (for Jesus 58)
Sterling 6 (for Saka 73)
Calafiori 6 (for Timber 73)
Supervisor: Mikel Arteta – 7
One of many more durable fixtures so did nicely to organise defence.
Mikel Arteta did nicely to organise his facet’s defence in what was one of many more durable fixtures
Atalanta (3-4-2-1)
MARCO CARNESECCHI – 7
Received down low to his left to maintain out Saka’s free-kick along with his fingertips. An necessary save to cease his facet falling behind early.
BERAT DJIMSITI – 6
Captain of the Albania nationwide crew, 31-year-old Djimisti was helped out by additional help from Davide Zappacosta in stifling the livewire Martinelli.
ISAK HIEN – 7
Did his job effectively in the course of Atalanta’s again three with out being flashy. Survived an early scare to stay near Jesus and saved the Brazilian comparatively quiet.
SEAD KOLASINAC – 7
Massive evening for the Bosnia worldwide who spent 5 years at Arsenal and dealt with it nicely. Tigerish towards Saka and protected in possession too.
Defender Saed Kolasinac (proper), who spent 5 years at Arsenal, dealt with his huge evening nicely
DAVIDE ZAPPACOSTA – 6.5
Used his defensive qualities on the precise facet of midfield to provide Martinelli an additional physique to cope with. Nonetheless received vitality to go along with his knowhow at 32.
EDERSON – 6.5
Put himself at risk with early reserving for a tug on Saka however received his facet penalty early in second half after being clipped by Partey.
MARTEN DE ROON – 6
Netherlands midfielder has come on a great distance since he performed for Middlesbrough. Now 33, he wore the armband and helped the Italians hold possession however with out penetration.
MATTEO RUGGERI – 6.5
Prompted hazard with crosses from the left however discovered Arsenal’s physicality an excessive amount of when he tried to interrupt ahead with the ball.
CHARLES DE KETELAERE – 6.5
Good motion and had Raya scrambling with a dig from exterior the field that wasn’t distant. One thing of a shock he was the primary Atlanta participant off.
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN – 6.5
Londoner began nicely towards one in all his hometown golf equipment. Adored in Italy following his Europa League remaining hat-trick, the quantity rose when he received on the ball.
MATEO RETEGUI – 6
4 objectives in his final 4 Serie A video games however could not beat Raya from the penalty spot. Confirmed fast toes to arrange De Ketelaere with backheel.
Ademola Lookman (left) began nicely towards one in all his hometown golf equipment, proving a helpful asset in assault
SUBSTITUTES
Cuadrado 7 (for De Keletaere 60)
Zaniolo 6 (for Retegui 70)
Bellanova 6 (for Zappacosta 70)
Supervisor: Gian Piero Gasperini – 6.5
Good transfer to ship Cuadrado on however little punch till then.
Referee: Clement Turpin (France) – 6
