Zubimendi, Rice, and…

Zubimendi, Rice, and…

Earlier this evening, Arsenal hosted Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, aiming to secure a home victory in the Premier League. The Gunners started the match strongly but found themselves tied 0-0 at halftime.

In the second half, Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to maintain their momentum, ultimately finishing the match with a disappointing 0-0 draw.

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Here’s a rundown of how each Arsenal player performed during their encounter with the Reds.

Raya had a quiet game, ending with no saves to make and maintaining a straightforward clean sheet.

RB: Jurrien Timber – 7/10

Timber effectively cleared threats and made a notable run with the ball.

CB: William Saliba – 6.5/10

Saliba was solid defensively, making crucial clearances while being comfortable on the ball.

CB: Gabriel – 7/10

He was a defensive cornerstone and also posed a danger during attacking set pieces.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 08: Piero Hincapie of Arsenal goes down injured during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 08, 2026, in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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LB: Piero Hincapie – 6.5/10

Hincapie won back possession on two occasions, although he struggled with his impact going forward.

CM: Martin Odegaard – 6.5/10

Odegaard reclaimed the ball once and created one good opportunity in the opposing half.

CM: Martin Zubimendi – 7/10

Zubimendi effectively anchored the midfield but found it challenging to contribute in the attacking third.

CM: Declan Rice – 7/10

Rice was active defensively and provided energy on the ball.

RW: Bukayo Saka – 6.5/10

Saka was a real threat in the first half, but he couldn’t convert his chances into goals.

ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 6/10

Gyokeres created one promising opportunity but never truly looked like scoring.

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LW: Leandro Trossard – 6.5/10

Trossard had some bright moments throughout the match but failed to find the net.

Substitutes:

LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6.5/10

Lewis-Skelly provided solid defensive support after coming on.

ST: Gabriel Jesus – 6/10

Jesus had minimal influence on the game.

LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6/10

Martinelli struggled with his finishing in the final third.

RW: Noni Madueke – 6.5/10

Madueke showcased his pace effectively at times on the right wing.

CM: Eberechi Eze – 6/10