Arsenal player ratings: Myles Lewis-Skelly moves extremely well; When captain Martin Odegaard shined brightest in a low-key performance

Karl Hein: Didn’t have an awful lot do in the second half as Arsenal dominated possession and territory. A bit more composed on the ball. 6.

Full Time: Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal

Ben White appeared to experience fatigue as the game progressed in the hot conditions of Philadelphia. Remained sturdy and relatively untroubled in the latter half. The number 6.

Jakub Kiwior: Had few opportunities to showcase his skills in the second half due to Liverpool’s reduced offensive prowess. Competent in defending set pieces. The number 6.

Gabriel well handled Mo Salah in the second half, with Zinchenko and later Lewis-Skelly adopting a more central position. His ability to defend in wide areas is a valuable skill that sets him apart from most central defenders. The number is 6.

Oleksandr Zinchenko: Substituted too early for a performance evaluation. Not applicable.

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Thomas Partey: He bounced back after a challenging first half to have a more successful second half before being substituted. Although there are still occasional instances of mishandling the ball, overall there is a greater sense of security. The number is 6.

Martin Odegaard once again demonstrated his role as Arsenal’s primary creator throughout the second half. The game had a significant decrease in momentum, which consequently led to a decrease in his influence as well. The number is 7.

Arsenal player ratings vs Liverpool as Martin Odegaard shines brightest in  low-key display - Kaya Kaynak - football.london

Kai Havertz: Came off too early for a ratings. n/a.

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Fabio Vieira: The right wing, where Nelson had previously posed a significant threat, is currently experiencing a lack of activity. Several well-executed passes resulted in a few impressive shots, with one particularly good attempt causing Kelleher to feel the impact in his hands. The number 6.

Gabriel Jesus: A quieter second half after a bright first period off the ball. The number 6.

Leandro Trossard displayed adept skills on the left flank once again. Good composure on the ball under pressure. However, it was missing the final embellishment. The number is 6.

SUBSTITUTES –

The Arsenal players celebrate.

Myles Lewis-Skelly: Like Zinchenko before him inverted really central. Was composed when playing out from the back and in tight spaces. 6.

Ethan Nwaneri: Some nice moments to get on the ball in the final third. Provided one good low cross that someone should have been on the end of. 6.

Eddie Nketiah: One effort came very close to trickling in beyond Kelleher. Relatively quiet after coming on aside from that. 6.

Jorginho: Didn’t get on the ball much after coming on which limited his influence on the game. 6.

Josh Nichols: Came on too late for a rating. n/a.

Ayden Heaven: Came on too late for a rating. n/a.