Timber And Merino Get 7.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Lackluster Draw Vs Chelsea | OneFootball

Arsenal clashed heads with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a win on their travels in the Premier League. The Gunners made a decent start to the game and found themselves at a numerical advantage in the 38th minute when Moises Caicedo picked up a red card. Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.

The visitors conceded the opener in the 48th minute when Trevoh Chalobah found the back of the net. However, Mikel Merino equalised for the Gunners in the 59th minute. Arsenal ended up settling for a lackluster 1-1 draw in the London derby.

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

Raya made a few important saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet.

RB: Jurrien Timber – 7.5/10

He was solid when defending inside his half and won his fair share of aerial duels.

CB: Cristhian Mosquera – 6.5/10

Mosquera didn’t do much wrong on the defensive end of the field.

CB: Piero Hincapie – 6.5/10

He cleared his lines when required and was a good presence on the ball.

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 30: Mikel Merino of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on November 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 7/10

Calafiori performed his defensive duties well and was substituted at half-time.

CM: Eberechi Eze – 6.5/10

He managed to shine at times, but there was no goal for him today.

CM: Martin Zubimendi – 6/10

Zubimendi earned the ball back once and made one key chance in the final third.

CM: Declan Rice – 6.5/10

He worked his socks off defensively but lacked quality in the opponent’s half.

RW: Bukayo Saka – 7/10

Saka was a threat at times on the right wing and has got an assist to his name.

ST: Mikel Merino – 7.5/10

He was a real handful for the Chelsea defenders and did well to score the equaliser in the 59th minute.

LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6/10

Martinelli struggled to catch the eye and was substituted in the 56th minute.

Substitutes:

LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6/10

He was solid at the back.

RW: Noni Madueke – 6/10

Madueke failed to threaten the Chelsea goal.

CM: Martin Odegaard – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.