Eze And Lewis-Skelly Get 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Comfortable Win Vs Port Vale | OneFootball

Arsenal faced off against Port Vale at Vale Park earlier tonight as they looked to earn a good result away from home in the EFL Cup. The Gunners made a bright start to the contest and took the lead in the eighth minute thanks to Eberechi Eze’s effort. Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time interval 1-0 to the good.

Leandro Trossard doubled Arsenal’s advantage in the 86th minute as the match finished 2-0 in favour of the Gunners.

Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player performed during the match against Port Vale.

He didn’t have a save to make during the game and earned an important clean sheet tonight.

RB: Ben White – 7/10

White cleared the danger when needed and made two key chances going forward.

CB: William Saliba – 7.5/10

He was good on the ball and dealt with the danger when needed. Saliba did well to pick up an assist.

CB: Cristhian Mosquera – 7/10

Mosquera put his foot through the ball when he could and would be pleased with the clean sheet.

BURSLEM, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Eberechi Eze of Arsenal scores his team’s first goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Port Vale and Arsenal at Vale Park on September 24, 2025 in Burslem, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CM: Ethan Nwaneri – 7/10

Nwaneri anchored the midfield well and was not shy of having a strike at goal.

CM: Christian Norgaard – 7/10

He offered decent protection for his teammates at the back and made one key chance going forward.

CM: Eberechi Eze – 8/10

Eze was a real threat in the final third and was responsible for scoring the opener in the eighth minute.

RW: Bukayo Saka – 6.5/10

He caught the eye at times on the right flank but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.

ST: Mikel Merino – 6.5/10

The Spaniard was a real handful for the opposition defenders and was replaced in the 70th minute.

LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5/10

He made one decent run with the ball but struggled to threaten the opponent’s goal.

Substitutes:

CAM: Max Dowman – 6.5/10

Dowman made one decent chance in the final third.

ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CB: Gabriel – 6/10

He was solid at the back.

ST: Leandro Trossard – 7/10

Trossard did well to score in the 86th minute.