Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland Player Ratings: Dominant Gunners Cruise to a Big Victory

Arsenal sealed a dominant 3–0 victory over Sunderland in a commanding Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. In this article, we'll break down Arsenal vs Sunderland player ratings from the match.

From the opening whistle, the Gunners imposed their authority, controlling possession, creating chances, and consistently keeping Sunderland on the back foot. The home side’s intensity and sharp passing ensured they dictated the tempo for almost the entire match.

The breakthrough came just before half-time when Martín Zubimendi curled a sublime strike into the net, giving Arsenal a deserved lead. Sunderland struggled to create any meaningful opportunities, pinned back by Arsenal’s pressing and tactical discipline.

The second half saw the dominance continue. Substitute one of the best strikers, Viktor Gyökeres, doubled the lead in the 66th minute, and it was he again who sealed the emphatic win with a late third in injury time, leaving no doubts about the Gunners’ superiority.

Here are Sportsdunia’s Arsenal vs Sunderland player ratings from this impressive Premier League performance.

Key Takeaways

• Controlled possession, dictated tempo, and kept Sunderland largely on the back foot.
• Goals from Zubimendi and Gyökeres secured a commanding 3–0 lead.
• Tactical discipline and pressing limited Sunderland’s chances throughout.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Sunderland

Here's a look at the Arsenal Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

David Raya - 7.5: A very comfortable afternoon for the Arsenal keeper. He was rarely tested but remained alert, making two crucial saves when called upon. What really stood out was his distribution. He even launched a counter-attack that led to a chance for Havertz. A clean sheet and a composed display.

Defenders

William Saliba - 7.0: A typically solid performance, though he did pick up a slightly needless yellow card. He was dominant in the air and made a staggering nine clearances throughout the game. We noticed he was a bit rash in one challenge, but otherwise marshalled the backline with his usual calm authority.

Gabriel Magalhães - 7.5: The captain led by example with a commanding display. He was near-perfect with his passing and made a crucial last-man tackle that showed his excellent reading of the game. He was a rock at the back, winning his duels and organising the defence flawlessly.

Jurriën Timber - 7.0: A really industrious performance from the fullback. He was fantastic defensively, winning six of his seven duels and making four tackles. He didn't offer as much going forward as we've seen before, but he was defensively impenetrable on his flank. He just looked so solid.

Riccardo Calafiori - 6.5: A mixed bag from the Italian. He showed good intent getting forward and was successful with his dribbles. However, he was a little reckless, committing three fouls before being substituted. A decent outing but he can certainly do better.

Midfielders

Kai Havertz - 8.0: He was absolutely brilliant before being taken off. He ran the show, creating two chances and grabbing the assist for the second goal. His movement was a nightmare for the Sunderland midfield to track. From our perspective, he was just on another level today.

Martín Zubimendi - 8.5: Our man of the match, without a doubt. He opened the scoring with a fantastic strike from distance which set the tone. Beyond the goal, he controlled the tempo of the game with his sublime passing range and made three key interceptions. A complete midfield performance.

Declan Rice - 7.5: The engine of the team, as always. He was everywhere, recovering the ball seven times and breaking up play effortlessly. His passing kept Arsenal ticking over, and he even created two chances himself. A tireless and classy display.

Forwards

Gabriel Jesus - 6.0: It was a frustrating afternoon for the Brazilian striker. He was caught offside three times and never really found his rhythm. He had one shot saved but looked a yard off the pace before being substituted. Just one of those days for him.

Leandro Trossard - 7.5: A constant creative menace. He provided the assist for Zubimendi's opener and created a total of four chances. Sunderland's defenders just couldn't handle his trickery and intelligent movement. He was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet himself.

Noni Madueke - 6.5: He showed flashes of his talent with some bright runs on the wing. However, his final product was often lacking and he lost possession a few too many times. A hard-working performance but without the decisive impact we hoped for.

Substitutes

Viktor Gyökeres - 7.5: The perfect impact sub. He came on and scored almost immediately with a clinical finish. He offered a different kind of threat up front and took his goal brilliantly.

Gabriel Martinelli - 6.5: Added fresh legs and energy to the attack but didn't have a massive impact on the game.

Piero Hincapié - 6.5: Came on to shore things up and did his job effectively, helping to preserve the clean sheet.

Eberechi Eze - 7.0: Looked incredibly sharp after coming on. He was direct, had a couple of efforts, and we'll credit him with the third goal that wrapped up the win.

Christian Nørgaard - N/A: On for the final few minutes to see out the game.

Manager

M. Arteta - 8.0: His game plan was executed to perfection. The team selection was spot on, and his substitutions were inspired, with two of them getting on the scoresheet. A tactical masterclass against an outmatched opponent.

Sunderland Player Ratings vs Arsenal

Let's delve into the Sunderland Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Robin Roefs - 6.0: He couldn't do much about the goals, which were all well-taken. He made one decent save in the first half. His distribution was a bit panicked at times, which is understandable given the relentless Arsenal press.

Defenders

Dan Ballard - 5.5: A very tough day at the office for the centre-back. He struggled to cope with the movement of Arsenal's forwards and lost seven aerial duels. He was constantly pulled out of position and looked overwhelmed.

Omar Alderete - 6.0: Fought hard in a losing battle. He made a team-high seven clearances and wasn't afraid to put his body on the line. He was probably the pick of a very stressed backline, but it was a thankless task.

Reinildo Mandava - 5.5: Found it incredibly difficult against Arsenal's dynamic wing play. He lost the ball 12 times and seemed to struggle with the pace of the game. It was a long and difficult 90 minutes for him.

Nordi Mukiele - 6.0: What stood out to us was his duel success rate; he won all seven he contested. Despite this impressive stat, he was still part of a defence that was comprehensively beaten. He made some good tackles, but it wasn't enough.

Midfielders

Chemsdine Talbi - 5.0: Almost completely anonymous. The game just passed him by, and he only had 18 touches before being substituted. He was unable to get on the ball and influence the game in any meaningful way. A really disappointing display.

Habib Diarra - 6.0: One of the few Sunderland players to show some real fight. He worked tirelessly, drew four fouls, and even forced a save from Raya. His efforts were commendable, even if they were ultimately in vain.

Noah Sadiki - 5.5: His passing was tidy, with 97% accuracy, but it was all too safe. He didn't offer any penetration or creativity from midfield. He struggled to cope with the intensity of Arsenal's press.

Enzo Le Fée - 5.0: We expected more from him, but he was a peripheral figure. He gave the ball away cheaply on 14 occasions and offered very little defensive cover. A performance he will want to forget quickly.

Trai Hume - 5.5: The captain tried to rally his troops but it was an uphill battle from the start. He worked hard defensively but was often chasing shadows like the rest of his team. A difficult day to be a leader.

Forwards

Brian Brobbey - 5.0: A completely isolated and frustrated figure. He was starved of service and his only notable contributions were a yellow card and a missed chance. He looked dejected and cut a lonely figure leading the line.

Substitutes

Romaine Mundle - 5.5: Brought on to add some spark but failed to change the momentum of the game.

Lutsharel Geertruida - 6.0: Slotted into the midfield and looked solid enough in a difficult situation.

Wilson Isidor - N/A: Came on too late to receive a rating.

Nilson Angulo - N/A: Not enough time on the pitch to make an impact.

Manager

R. Le Bris - 5.0: His side was set up to contain Arsenal, but the plan failed spectacularly. They were second best in every department. His substitutions made little difference to the flow of the game, and his team looked out of their depth.

Man of the Match

Martín Zubimendi was Sportsdunia's man of the match.

Worst Performer

Brian Brobbey from Sunderland had a difficult game and was the worst performer in the Arsenal vs Sunderland EPL clash.