Arsenal maintained their 100% Champions League record with a dominant 3–0 win over Slavia Prague, as Mikel Merino’s brace and Bukayo Saka’s opener secured another confident performance.
Arsenal player ratings vs Slavia Prague
According to Daily Star reporting:
David Raya – 6: Shaky moment in the second half but settled quickly; faced just one shot on target.
Jurrien Timber – 7: Strong defensively, won key duels, and launched several counters.
William Saliba – 7: Composed at the back after an early slip; read the game well.
Gabriel Magalhaes – 7: Brave display despite facial cut; played a part in winning the penalty.
Piero Hincapie – 6: Quiet first half but improved after the break with better positioning.
Christian Norgaard – 6: Steady performance; avoided costly errors after last week’s struggles.
Declan Rice – 8: Dictated midfield, nearly scored from a corner, and assisted Merino’s second.
Ethan Nwaneri – 6: Booked early; flashes of brilliance but lacked final touch.
Bukayo Saka – 7: Coolly converted penalty after missed chances; constant attacking threat.
Mikel Merino – 8: Two classy goals, including a looping backward header; match-winner.
Leandro Trossard – 8: Creative and clinical; scored from Merino’s cross with finesse.
Substitutes:
Eberechi Eze – 5; Max Dowman – 6 (youngest UCL player); Ben White – 6; Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6; Andre Harriman-Annous – n/a.