Arsenal player ratings v Crystal Palace as one scores 9/10 and a rare 6/10 in thumping 5-0 win

Mikel Arteta's side returned to winning ways after a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium.
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David Raya: Had a decent game and started the counter attack for Leandro Trossard's goal. 7.

Ben White: Commanded the defensive line with authority and showcased his versatility. 8.

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William Saliba: Exuded calmness under pressure and exhibited his growing maturity in defence. 8.

Gabriel: A superb performance that included impressive attacking contributions and rock-solid defending. 9.

Oleksandr Zinchenko: Consistently provided defensive cover and supported the attack effectively. 7.

Declan Rice: Controlled the midfield until his unfortunate hamstring injury, with Mikel Arteta hoping it's nothing too serious. 7.

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Martin Odegaard: Dictated the tempo of the game and displayed his creative prowess. 7.

Kai Havertz: Quiet game and wasn't unable to contribute too much in the attacking third. 6.

Bukayo Saka: Another quiet game for Saka, who wasn't able to influence too much. 7.

Gabriel Jesus: Unfortunate not to find the net, his overall contribution and work rate were excellent. 8.

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Leandro Trossard: Crowned his display with a well-taken goal. A really good performance. 7.

Substitutes:

Gabriel Martinelli: Made an impact with his two goals late on. Great finishes. 9.

Emile Smith Rowe: Injected energy and creativity into the midfield, making a noticeable difference when he entered the field. 7.

Jorginho: His arrival off the bench brought immediate dividends with a pivotal assist. 8.

Jakub Kiwior: Introduced late on. N/A.

Eddie Nketiah: Came on too late in the game to influence the proceedings. N/A.

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