Arsenal 2-0 Brighton: Player ratings as Gunners book Carabao Cup quarter-final spot

Forwards

Max Dowman (RW) - 7/10 - Put in a solid performance on his first start for his boyhood club. Looked to cause problems whenever he received the ball and almost won a penalty in the second half. Wihtdrawn with 20 minutes remaining.

Andre Harriman-Annous (ST) - 6.5/10 - Struggled to be involved at times and was often forced out wide when he picked the ball up. Saw an effort blocked, but Saka was on hand to convert the rebound. Subbed off shortly after.

Eberechi Eze (LW) - 6.5/10 - Not as influential as he would have hoped after retaining his starting spot. Struck the wall with a free kick in the first half and saw a shot deflected over the bar moments after his side's opener.

Substitutes

• Gabriel Magalhaes (on 70' for Hincapié) - 6.5/10
• Jurrien Timber (on 70' for White) - 6.5/10
• Bukayo Saka (on 70' for Dowman) - 7/10
• Declan Rice (on 77' for Harriman-Annous) - N/A
• Leandro Trossard (on 83' for Eze) - N/A

Player of the match: Kepa Arrizabalaga