Gabriel Gets 8.5, Rice With 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Last-Gasp Win Vs Newcastle United | OneFootball

Arsenal faced off against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 34th minute when Nick Woltemade found the back of the net. Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.

Mikel Merino managed to equalise for Arsenal in the 84th minute before Gabriel scored a dramatic late winner in injury time. The North London club ended up securing a last-gasp 2-1 win away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the clash against the Magpies.

He made a couple of solid saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet.

RB: Jurrien Timber – 7.5/10

Timber performed his defensive duties well and was a real threat going forward.

CB: Cristhian Mosquera – 6/10

He earned the ball back a few times for Arsenal and was replaced at half-time.

CB: Gabriel – 8.5/10

Gabriel gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and ended up scoring a late winner for Arsenal in injury time.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 28: Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates following the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James’ Park on September 28, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 6/10

He cleared the danger when needed and caused some problems for the opposition defenders going forward.

CM: Declan Rice – 8/10

The English talent anchored the midfield with conviction and ran the show in the opponent’s half. He has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CM: Martin Zubimendi – 7/10

He offered decent protection for his teammates at the back and made two key chances in the final third.

RW: Bukayo Saka – 6.5/10

Saka made a few good runs with the ball, but there was no goal for him.

CAM: Eberechi Eze – 7/10

He was a constant menace in the final third, but failed to register a goal this evening.

LW: Leandro Trossard – 6.5/10

Trossard made one good chance in the opponent’s half but struggled to be a threat in the final third.

ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 7/10

He was a real handful for the Newcastle defenders, but failed to find the back of the net.

Substitutes:

CB: William Saliba – 6.5/10

He was solid at the back.

LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5/10

Martinelli made one promising run with the ball.

CM: Mikel Merino – 7.5/10

He managed to score the equaliser in the 84th minute.