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Southampton 1-1 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners held by Saints

By James Cormack

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Mohammed Salisu of Southampton is challenged by William Saliba of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Mohammed Salisu of Southampton is challenged by William Saliba of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal dropped points for just the second time this season as they were held 1-1 by Southampton on Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners started the contest superbly and their superiority was rewarded with yet another goal from Granit Xhaka. Thursday’s match-winner expertly drilled home Ben White’s cross to give the visitors a deserved lead.

Southampton slowly grew into the contest but Arsenal dealt well with a set-piece barrage before finishing the first-half on the front foot once more.

Gabriel Jesus spurned a glorious chance to double his side’s advantage after the restart before the Saints drew level through Stuart Armstrong.

The visitors came again after Mikel Arteta turned to his bench, but fatigue eventually prevailed as Arsenal endured a sloppy end to the contest. In the end, the points were shared at St. Mary’s.

Southampton 1-1 Arsenal player ratings

Here are the Arsenal player ratings from their draw at Southampton.

Goalkeeper & Defenders

Ben White produced a fine performance on the south coast.. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
Ben White produced a fine performance on the south coast.. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Aaron Ramsdale (GK) – 6/10 – Can hardly blame him for Armstrong’s goal in what was an otherwise quiet outing for the Arsenal man.

Ben White (RB) – 7.5/10 – Are you watching, Gareth Southgate? White produced a fantastic first-half performance which saw him record an assist. His cross for Xhaka was on the money. Life was made difficult for the right-back after half-time and he was eventually substitued.

William Saliba (CB) – 5.5/10 – Again, this wasn’t the most convincing of Saliba performances. A sloppy error gifted Adam Armstrong a promising opening at the start of the second half, and the Saints had more joy attacking his side compared to Gabriel’s.

Gabriel (CB) – 8/10 – A monster effort from the Brazilian. Giorgio Chiellini would’ve been proud of his box defending today.

Takehiro Tomiyasu (LB) – 6/10 – Got dragged infield once or twice which opened up plenty of space down the flank for the Saints, but he was otherwise stout. Switched over to right-back to end the bout.

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