Arsenal player ratings vs Wolves as Saka excellent, Odegaard superb and Jesus silences doubters
Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 victory over Wolves on Saturday afternoon.
Goals from Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard secured all three points for the Gunners, who were made to work hard for the win by a resolute Wolves side.
Saka was a constant threat down the left flank and opened the scoring with a fine finish in the first half. Odegaard doubled the lead in the second half with a clinical strike from the edge of the box.
Wolves pulled a goal back through Hwang Hee-chan late on, but Arsenal held on to secure the win and move four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table.
Here are our Arsenal player ratings from the match:
- Aaron Ramsdale - 7/10 - Made a couple of good saves to keep Wolves at bay.
- Ben White - 7/10 - Solid at the back and linked up well with Saka down the right.
- William Saliba - 7/10 - Another impressive performance from the young Frenchman.
- Gabriel - 7/10 - Strong in the air and made some important tackles.
- Oleksandr Zinchenko - 7/10 - Energetic and dangerous going forward.
- Thomas Partey - 7/10 - Controlled the midfield and broke up Wolves' attacks.
- Granit Xhaka - 7/10 - Provided a good balance to the midfield.
- Bukayo Saka - 8/10 - Excellent performance from the young winger, who scored the opening goal.
- Martin Odegaard - 9/10 - Superb performance from the Norwegian, who scored the second goal and was a constant threat.
- Gabriel Jesus - 7/10 - Silenced his doubters with a good performance, although he missed a few chances.
- Eddie Nketiah - 6/10 - Came on for Jesus late on and almost scored a third goal.
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