Arsenal player ratings vs Brentford: Opening day defeat
![BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal looks dejected after they concede their second goal during the Premier League match between Brentford and Arsenal at Brentford Community Stadium on August 13, 2021 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal looks dejected after they concede their second goal during the Premier League match between Brentford and Arsenal at Brentford Community Stadium on August 13, 2021 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/3fbc217f4945018e9e06730aa8dab4dd142a3cfe4ac1075821d5a9853e881c7c.jpg)
Arsenal Substitutes Ratings
Bukayo Saka – 7/10 – Drove Arsenal forward every time he received the ball and, just like his smile, that quality is infectious.
His runs stretched a strong Brentford backline and whatever opportunities were going to come of this
Reiss Nelson – 4/10 – Really couldn’t get any foothold in the match and one of his first touches being to pass into the feet of the teammate who didn’t exist set the tone for the rest of the night.
Nuno Tavares – N/A – Came on for Chambers and played at right-back but wasn’t on long enough to earn a rating.