Arsenal earned a dominant 7-1 win against PSV Eindhoven to effectively seal their place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League after the first stage of their last 16-drawing game.
The side of Mikel Arteta took control of the draw with Jurrien Timber and Ethan Nwaneri who scored three minutes apart in the first half against the Dutch side.
The Gunners had a great fear when Myles Lewis-Skelly avoided being sent for a second bookable attack after an awkward tackle, which replaced it.
Mikel Merino added Arsenal's lead in the half hour, before Noa brought back one for the hosts from the penalty spot in the first half of the stop.
Attempts by Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard In the first three minutes of the second half, the advantage of Arsenal continued, with the first adding a sixth before Riccardo Calafiori yielded a late seventh to complete a stunning victory.
Isaan Khan van Mail Sport assesses the players while Arsenal took a gigantic step in the direction of the quarterfinals.
Arsenal (4-3-3):
David Raya: 6.5
Fortunately, Ismael Saibari hit the bar after the Spaniard pushed the cross of Ivan Perisic. Alert kept on a PSV attack that threatened.
Jurrien Timber: 7.5
His main goal on the back post after 18 minutes set the tone and made Arsenal on to open the locks.
William Saliba: 7
Composed on the ball and added calmness when opposition around the area threatened.
Gabriel: 7
Luuk de Jong realized and helped play wide. A commander display.
Myles Lewis-Skelly: 6
Did well to protect the ball in the area and help the goal of Ethan Nwaneri – but should have received a second yellow for a bad challenge on Richard Ledezma. A happy man. Was replaced shortly thereafter.
Martin Odegaard: 8
Looked at the races and added a flair that was missing in recent weeks. Also got two goals, which will do a lot of good confidence.
Thomas Partey: 6.5
Gave a fine for dragging De Jong in the area that Noa scored for a long time.
Declan Rice: 7.5
Contributed both in the attack and build -up game. Had a goal for offside before compiling a well -executed cross from which wood scored.
Ethan Nwaneri: 8.5
What a talent. Looked a threat from the start and tonight was the star player of Arsenal. I got a goal with a sizzling strike from close by and helped set up Odegaard.
Mikel Merino: 7.5
What a difference makes a week. Put under pressure an opposition fighter who offered him the chance to score – and he did it in a cool way. Also received an assist by his name.
Leandro Trossard: 7
Good play around the box, looked lively. A nice broken finish from the cross of Riccardo Calafiori to get on the score sheet.
Replacements –
Riccardo Calafiori: 7.5
Good assistant to set up Trossard. A step further from the whimsical nature of Lewis-Skelly. Scored at the end to close a good display.
Oleksandr Zinchenko: 6.5
Raheem Sterling: 6.5
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