Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal proved to be the winner
(Picture: Getty Images)Arsenal made it six wins in a row in all competitions as they beat Bodo Glimt 1-0 in Norway.
Bukayo Saka struck in the first-half, the ball bobbling back off him and into the back of the net after his initial shot was blocked, and that was good enough for the Gunners.
They sit on maximum points after three matches in the Europa League, maintaining their flying start to the season.
Here’s how Mikel Arteta’s side rated at Aspmyra Stadion...
Matt Turner 6
Just does not convince with his distribution but made a smart low stop to deny Pellegrino.
Ben White 7
A surprise selection when a rest might’ve been forthcoming but has become such a reliable performer.
William Saliba 6
Absolutely cruised through the first-half before being called into action as Glimt belief grew.
Rob Holding 6
Caught out under a long ball as Pellegrino raced through for home side’s best chance.
Kieran Tierney 6
Had a point to prove after being overlooked for Liverpool clash but never quite clicked with Nelson down the left.
Albert Sambi Lokonga 7
A fine showing. Made Saka’s opener and progressed the ball well, though was guilty of losing the ball on the edge of his own box, leading to home chance.
Martin Odegaard 6
Not exactly given a hero’s welcome on his first club return to Norway since leaving for Real Madrid as a teenager, though eventually applauded off when substituted. Not at his incisive best.
Bukayo Saka 7
Arsenal’s most threatening attacker, for all he was a tad fortunate with his goal. Wisely, withdrawn with half-an-hour to play.
Fabio Vieira 5
A quiet night for the Portuguese, who struggled for space in midfield role before being switched out wide.
Reiss Nelson 5
Made his first Arsenal start since an FA Cup tie against Newcastle in January 2021. A few nice bursts but no real end product.
Eddie Nketiah 5
Had scored in back-to-back starts in the group stage but hardly had a sniff here.
Substitutes
Granit Xhaka (Saka 59’) 6
Came on at a moment where Arsenal were wobbling and helped steady the ship.
Gabriel Martinelli (Nelson 59’) 6
Does not really do resting so got half-an-hour and hared about, albeit it without much impact.
Marquinhos (Odegaard 70’) 6
Takehiro Tomiyasu (White 71’) 6
One particularly alert piece of back-post defending.
Thomas Partey (Lokonga 84’) N/A
Unused: Ramsdale, Hein, Gabriel, Cedric, Edwards, Smith, Ibrahim
