Saka Gets 7.5, Saliba With 7 | Arsenal Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Burnley | OneFootball

Arsenal entertained Burnley at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game and managed to grab the lead in the 36th minute thanks to Kai Havertz’s header from point-blank range. The North London club went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.

Mikel Arteta’s men controlled the game well in the second 45 minutes and secured a narrow 1-0 win in front of their home fans.

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

Raya didn’t have a save to make in the game and kept an easy clean sheet at the Emirates.

RB: Cristhian Mosquera – 7/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the field.

CB: William Saliba – 7/10

Saliba put his foot through the ball when he could and was a strong presence in the air.

CB: Gabriel – 7/10

The Brazilian talent cleared his lines when needed and won a couple of aerial duels.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 18: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gives the team instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 6.5/10

He was hardly tested defensively and made some decent chances going forward.

CM: Martin Odegaard – 6.5/10

Odegaard tried to make things happen in the final third, but there was no goal for him.

CM: Declan Rice – 7/10

He anchored the midfield with conviction but lacked the cutting edge going forward.

CM: Eberechi Eze – 7/10

Eze was not shy of having a strike at goal, but failed to take his chances.

RW: Bukayo Saka – 7.5/10

He worked hard defensively and caught the eye at times in the final third. Saka has got an assist to show for his efforts.

ST: Kai Havertz – 7/10

Havertz was a constant menace in and around the Burnley penalty area and did well to score the only goal of the game in the 36th minute.

LW: Leandro Trossard – 7/10

He caused some problems for his marker but failed to find the back of the net.

LB: Piero Hincapie – 6/10

He was solid at the back.

CM: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 6/10

He struggled to get into the flow of the game.