Bentancur and Danso Experience North London Derby Forgettable Performances
Arsenal Player Ratings
David Raya Hardly handled the ball as Arsenal dominated the fixture. Is likely frustrated to have been caught napping by the Brazilian forward. 6
Jurriën Timber Rarely ever puts a foot wrong and was able to push forward at will. Determination paid off in his key pass for Eberechi Eze's second goal. 8
William Saliba Rarely tested by Spurs' defensive tactics. There will be tougher challenges to come in the next few weeks without his usual defensive partner. 7
Piero Hincapié Appeared confident in deputising for the Brazilian defender. Lacks the his physical prowess but compensates with skill and good decision-making. 7
Riccardo Calafiori Didn't practice all week due to a hip problem but didn’t look off the pace. Provides Arsenal with excellent energy all over the field. 8
MartÃn Zubimendi Controlled the game from the midfield anchor with typical authority. Fortunately, his mistake in losing possession for the consolation strike didn’t affect the result. 7
Declan Rice Should have done better with early chance but can never question his work rate. Tottenham could not cope with his powerful runs from midfield. 8
Eberechi Eze It had to be him against the team he rejected in the summer. Delivered a moment of brilliance to score a superb first before superb finishes for his next two goals. 9
Bukayo Saka A few exchanges with the defender in the first half before springing to life. Loved celebrating Eze’s hat-trick almost as much as the scorer did. 8
Mikel Merino Always a eager runner playing up front and provided a moment of quality with a sublime pass for the left winger's goal. 8
Leandro Trossard Expertly took his goal. Will be difficult to shift him from the left flank once the rest of Arsenal’s forward players return. 8
Subs: Noni Madueke (for Trossard, 78) A positive return from knee injury 7; Ethan Nwaneri (for Merino, 86) n/a; Cristhian Mosquera (for Hincapie, 86) n/a; Myles Lewis-Skelly (for Calafiori, 90) n/s
Spurs Squad Ratings
Guglielmo Vicario Two decent saves as he perfected the art of slowing play in the first half. No chance with any of the goals. 6
Kevin Danso Made a nervous start after being introduced to a three-man defense. No surprise that he was replaced at half-time. 5
Cristian Romero Usually a dependable last line of defence but could not cope with Arsenal’s incessant pressure. Added to his misery by picking up a booking that means he is now suspended. 5
Micky van de Ven The speedy Dutchman came to his side’s rescue on more than one occasion. Yet he was powerless to stop Arsenal once they hit their stride. 6
Djed Spence Far too slow to respond to stop Trossard scoring and found himself pinned back. A difficult occasion for the England defender. 5
Rodrigo Bentancur Spent most of the afternoon struggling to keep up. Could have done far better to stop Eze from dribbling through to score his opening goal. 4
João Palhinha Put himself about in the center but was guilty of leaving an enormous space for the playmaker to exploit twice. 5
Destiny Udogie Found it difficult to contain Saka. To blame for Arsenal’s third and doubts remain about his defensive abilities. 5
Wilson Odobert Was difficult to work out what position he had been asked to fulfil. Couldn’t get any success out of Timber. 5
Richarlison Found it hard to make any influence in the first half. But his excellent lob at least gave Tottenham something to cling on to. 7
Mohammed Kudus Almost anonymous aside from a couple of promising early moments. Needs more support but spends too much time on the fringes. 5
Subs: Xavi Simons (for Danso, ht) Made a difference with eagerness to drive forward with ball 6; Pape Sarr (for Odobert, 67) Added some energy 6; Randal Kolo Muani (for Bentancur, 67) Looked slow 5; Brennan Johnson (for Kudus, 78) The game was already lost 6; Pedro Porro (for Spence, 78) Ended game arguing with Rice 6.
