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David Raya (7/10):
Didn't really have a great deal to do for the first hour, and then could do little about Brighton's goal. But made a world-class stop to deny Minteh late on.
Declan Rice (7/10):
Playing in an unfamiliar right-back role, the midfielder played his part in the build-up to Odegaard's goal and then his corner led to Arsenal's second. Did a solid job once again for his team in an energetic display.
William Saliba (6/10):
The Frenchman had no real howlers but didn't excel in Arsenal's backline, either. Will be glad to have centre-back partner Gabriel Magalhaes back alongside him.
Piero Hincapie (7/10):
The summer signing has been a solid addition for Arsenal and didn't do much wrong, both at centre-back and left-back against Brighton.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (5/10):
On his first Premier League start of the season, partly due to Riccardo Calafiori's withdrawal from the warm-up, he did not do a great deal. It was telling that Arteta chose to take off the left-back, move Hincapie to that position, and bring on Gabriel instead.
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Martin Odegaard (7/10):
Rifled in a terrific finish when given time and space to do so. Had a bit of swagger early on but that dimmed as Brighton turned on the pressure.
Martin Zubimendi (6/10):
Was part of a midfield that looked in control and then that switched after the Brighton goal. May need to offer a bit more going forward.
Mikel Merino (6/10):
The Spaniard has been excellent as a makeshift striker but wasn't nearly as effective in his usual midfield role.
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Bukayo Saka (7/10):
Calmly assisted Odegaard for Arsenal's opener and had the beating of left-back Maxim De Cuyper. Didn't have many moments to shine but still can produce something from nothing.
Viktor Gyokeres (5/10):
Had a sloppy and unconvincing start, both with and without the ball. Improved a bit but it's just not clicking for the summer signing.
Leandro Trossard (6/10):
The Belgian, who was getting a bit of stick from the travelling support, had a decent game against his former club but wasn't as effective as the encounter wore on.
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Gabriel Magalhaes (6/10):
Made his return to the Arsenal team after more than a month out injured
Gabriel Jesus (5/10):
Was fairly quiet when he was introduced.
Gabriel Martinelli (5/10):
Missed a glorious chance off the bench.
Mikel Arteta (6/10):
It was far from an inspired performance from his players, who looked quite a nervy outfit after conceding. Arteta won't be happy with how they couldn't get going again but his substitutes didn't do a great deal, either.
