Player ratings: Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle

Arsenal ensured they’ll be playing in the Champions League next season with a 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon. 

It was a lacklustre first-half performance, and in truth, the Gunners were lucky not to be behind at the break. David Raya made a string of saves to deny an Isak-less Newcastle.

A bit like last week at Anfield, a different Arsenal emerged after the break and they then moved into the lead when Declan Rice struck home superbly.

Rate the players below and see the fan averages, and scroll down to see my ratings. 

Here’s how I rated the players:

David Raya – 7 (10 for saves, 2 for kicking)

Ben White – 7

William Saliba – 6 (Calafiori on at HT – 7)

Jakub Kiwior – 9

Myles Lewis-Skelly – 7

Declan Rice – 8

Martin Odegaard – 7

Thomas Partey – 6

Gabriel Martinelli – 6

Bukayo Saka – 7

Leandro Trossard – 6

Men of the match: Jakub Kiwior. I thought he was brilliant today. A huge 10 clearances and a confident display. Will he be here next year? I think he’s done enough to show he should be trusted.

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