Havertz And Zubimendi Get 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Comfortable Win Vs Sunderland | OneFootball

Arsenal welcomed Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 42nd minute thanks to Martin Zubimendi’s effort. Mikel Arteta’s men were leading 1-0 at the half-time break.

Viktor Gyokeres doubled his team’s advantage in the 66th minute before going on to score again in injury time. The match ended with Arsenal securing a comfortable 3-0 win at the Emirates.

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

He made a couple of solid saves at the back and kept an important clean sheet at home.

RB: Jurrien Timber – 7/10

Timber made a few crucial interceptions inside his half but offered very little going forward.

CB: William Saliba – 7.5/10

He dealt with the danger when needed and did enough to keep a clean sheet this afternoon.

CB: Gabriel – 7.5/10

Gabriel put his foot through the ball when he could and did well to keep the opposition attackers frustrated throughout the game.

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 07: Viktor Gyoekeres of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on February 07, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 7/10

He came back to defend when required and made one promising run with the ball.

CM: Kai Havertz – 8/10

Havertz made two key chances in the final third and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CM: Martin Zubimendi – 8/10

He made a few crucial interceptions at the centre of the park and deserves credit for scoring the opener in the 42nd minute.

CM: Declan Rice – 7.5/10

Rice was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.

RW: Noni Madueke – 6/10

He did his fair share of defending but lacked quality in the final third.

ST: Gabriel Jesus – 6/10

The Brazilian talent was quiet for most of his time on the pitch.

LW: Leandro Trossard – 7/10

He caused a few headaches for his marker and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

Substitutes:

ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 8/10

He came on and scored a brace for Arsenal.

LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 8/10

Martinelli caused some problems for the opposition defenders and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

LB: Piero Hincapie – 6/10

He was solid at the back.