Arsenal player ratings vs Man Utd: David Raya makes up for mistake as Declan Rice shines | OneFootball

Gunners labour in attack on frustrating afternoon at Old Trafford

David Raya’s brilliant double save ensured Arsenal drew with Manchester United

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Declan Rice cancelled out Bruno Fernandes’ free-kick as Arsenal were held to a draw by Manchester United.

Arsenal had dominated plenty of possession before that, but they had struggled to create many clear-cut chances.

Rice, however, came to their rescue and found the net 16 minutes before the end with a great finish from the edge of the penalty area.

Simon Collings was at Old Trafford to see Arsenal in action...

David Raya 8

Questionable positioning for United’s goal, but he more than made up for it after the break with three great saves to deny Joshua Zirkzee, Noussair Mazraoui and Fernandes.

Jurrien Timber 7

Has been one of Arsenal’s most consistent performers this season. Created the equaliser with a great run forward.

William Saliba 6

Bullied Zirkzee, especially in the first half, and gave the striker nothing to feed off. Part of a shaky defence after the break, though.

Gabriel 6

Like Saliba, he gave Zirkzee very little all game. Made a good block late on when Rasmus Hojlund almost pounced on a cut-back.

Riccardo Calafiori 6

Earned a start after an impressive showing off the bench against PSV Eindhoven. Lively going forward, again, but at times vulnerable when United countered.

Martin Odegaard 6

Started the game well and created a good chance for Mikel Merino with a jinking run. Struggled to open United up when they sat deep.

Thomas Partey 6

A steady performance at the base of midfield. Arsenal dominated a lot of the possession and he helped control the game.

Declan Rice 8 | Star player

Arsenal’s best player on a frustrating afternoon. Scored Arsenal’s equaliser with an excellent finish from the edge of the box and made a stunning tackle late on to deny Hojlund.

Declan Rice scored a brilliant goal to level the scores for Arsenal against Manchester United

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Ethan Nwaneri 6

A couple of bright moments out on his wing and got past his opposite number a few times to put balls in the box. Hooked before the hour mark.

Mikel Merino 5

A fourth start in a row upfront for the midfielder. Went close with an early effort, but dragged the shot wide. Almost gifted United a winner with a loose pass to Hojlund.

Leandro Trossard 5

A frustrating afternoon for the Belgian. Got into a number of good positions, but final cross or shot was lacking. Wasteful.

Substitutions

Gabriel Martinelli (Nwaneri 58’) 6

A surprise substitute after returning early from injury. Looked bright and pace helped Arsenal’s attack.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Calafiori 58’) 6

A solid cameo, tried to get on the ball and give Arsenal some drive from left-back.

Kieran Tierney (Partey 76’) N/A

Subs not used: Neto, White, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Sterling