Arsenal player ratings vs PSV: Gunners go goal crazy! ( 1-7 ) Ethan Nwaneri and Martin Odegaard shine as Mikel Arteta’s side score seven in record-breaking Champions League rout…

Arsenal Player Ratings vs PSV: Gunners Dominate with Seven-Goal Triumph! Ethan Nwaneri and Martin Odegaard Excel as Mikel Arteta’s Team Sets Champions League Record

Arsenal Player Ratings vs PSV: 9/10 Pair Dazzle as Gunners Achieve Champions League Victory

PSV 1-7 Arsenal Stats: Gunners Excel in Eindhoven with a Seven-Goal Win

Mikel Arteta’s squad enjoyed a comfortable victory as they overwhelmed their Dutch opponents in Eindhoven on Tuesday.

Arsenal is nearly assured of a place in the Champions League quarter-finals after a commanding 7-1 win over PSV.

The Gunners made light work of their Dutch rivals in the first leg of the last-16 matchup, conceding only a penalty goal late in the first half.

PSV initially threatened when they hit the crossbar during a counterattack, but Arsenal quickly responded, maneuvering the ball into the box for Declan Rice to lob it toward the back post, where Jurrien Timber was ideally positioned to head it in from close range.

Before long, Arsenal extended their lead to 2-0, with a clever team play culminating in a dangerous cross from Myles Lewis-Skelly that Ethan Nwaneri finished with a powerful strike.

The third goal came as a gift. PSV seemed to have halted an attack, but Ryan Flamingo unexpectedly fell, allowing Mikel Merino to seize the opportunity and slot it past goalkeeper Walter Benitez.

PSV found a glimmer of hope when Thomas Partey fouled Luuk de Jong in the box, leading to Noa Lang’s successful penalty conversion.

However, just after the second half commenced, Nwaneri’s low cross caught Benitez off guard, and Odegaard was on hand to capitalize, making it 4-1.

In a matter of seconds, Arsenal netted their fifth goal, with substitute Riccardo Calafiori setting up Leandro Trossard for an easy finish.

Odegaard then received a pass from Merino, surged forward, and scored. In the final moments, Calafiori added another with a striker’s finish following a superb assist from Odegaard.

Despite the criticism directed at Arsenal for not acquiring a striker, they have made history as the first team to score seven or more away goals in a Champions League knockout match.

Player ratings for Arsenal from Philips Stadion:

Goalkeeper & Defence

David Raya (6/10):

Had only one save to make and experienced a moment of uncertainty late in the match.

Jurrien Timber (8/10):

Perfectly positioned to head in the opening goal and performed admirably defensively.

William Saliba (7/10):

Handled PSV’s attempts to break through with ease.

Gabriel Magalhaes (7/10):

Dominated aerial duels and faced minimal challenges.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (6/10):

Assisted Nwaneri’s goal but was substituted after 35 minutes.

Midfield

Martin Odegaard (9/10):

The first half was quiet for him, but he shone in the second half with two excellent goals and a beautiful assist.

Thomas Partey (5/10):

Conceded a penalty and was largely uninvolved otherwise.

Declan Rice (8/10):

Delivered a superb cross for the opener and worked tirelessly throughout the match.

Attack

Ethan Nwaneri (8/10):

Scored the second goal and was persistent in seeking another, proving too much for PSV to handle.

Mikel Merino (8/10):

Scored the third goal unexpectedly and was always available for a pass, providing the assist for Odegaard’s second.

Leandro Trossard (7/10):

Finished his goal well and created several opportunities.

Subs & Manager

Riccardo Calafiori (8/10):

Set up Trossard for the fifth goal and looked solid, finishing impressively for the seventh.

Raheem Sterling (5/10):

Had little impact on the game.

Oleksandr Zinchenko (6/10):

Integrated well into the midfield.

Kieran Tierney (5/10):

Had limited involvement with only a few touches.

Ben White (5/10):

Did not have many opportunities to make an impact.

Mikel Arteta (8/10):

Must be pleased with how his team dismantled their opponents, with contributions from everyone ensuring their advancement to the next round.