Arsenal player ratings vs Southampton: Kieran Tierney enjoys perfect send off as Martin Odegaard makes impact | OneFootball

Gunners leave it late to pick up all three points against Southampton as a top-two Premier League finish is secured

Martin Odegaard scored a late winner as Arsenal rounded off their season by beating Southampton.

The Gunners took the lead in the first half through Kieran Tierney, who marked his final appearance for Arsenal with a goal.

It looked like that would mean the points were shared on the south coast, but Odegaard came off the bench to score the winning goal in the 89th minute.

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David Raya 6

Largely untroubled for much of the game, but made a good save to keep an effort from Jay Robinson out. Retains the Golden Glove for this season, despite conceding.

Ben White 7

One of his best performances in a while. Created the opening goal with a good cross and caused problems when he got forward.

Jakub Kiwior 7

Started for the 11th game in a row and put in another solid display. Even had the away fans singing his name at one point.

Kieran Tierney 8 | Star man

Signed off from Arsenal in style by scoring the opening goal of the game. Put in a couple of dangerous crosses and did well at left centre-back.

Oleksandr Zinchenko 6

Picked at left-back in what could be his final appearance for Arsenal. A few nice moments on the ball and went close to scoring in the second half.

Ethan Nwaneri 6

Started a game for the first time since April 12 and was given a central role, with Odegaard on the bench. The odd bright moment, but pretty quiet.

Thomas Partey 7

A comfortable afternoon at the base of midfield, with this game played at a gentle play. Finished the game by filling in at centre-back.

Declan Rice 6

Captain for the day. Not at his best, though, and most likely because he is running on empty. Has been immense in recent weeks.

Raheem Sterling 5

Handed a rare start on his final appearance for Arsenal. Like the rest of his loan spell, he struggled to make an impact.

Struggle: Raheem Sterling

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Mikel Merino 6

Back in the team after his suspension and deployed upfront. Hit the crossbar with a header in the first half. Finished the game in midfield.

Gabriel Martinelli 7

A fairly lively performance. Supplied the cross that Merino hit the bar with and was denied himself by a good save from Aaron Ramsdale.

Substitutions

Bukayo Saka (Sterling 63’) 7

Came on and was really bright, creating chances within a matter of minutes. Had a goal ruled out for offside, too.

Leandro Trossard (Tierney 63’) 7

Brought on to play on the left flank and teed up Odegaard for the winning goal.

Kai Havertz (Martinelli 70’) 6

Got another 20 minutes under his belt after returning from injury last week.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Zinchenko 70’) 6

A steady cameo off from the bench for the teenager.

Martin Odegaard (Nwaneri 75’) 7

Off the bench and got the winning goal with a great strike from outside the box.

Subs used: Neto, Jorginho, Henry-Francis, Kabia