Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal: Player ratings as Reds are held to a frustrating draw | Carabao Cup 2021-22

Liverpool and Arsenal share the spoils, leaving the tie in the balance.
Liverpool and Arsenal share the spoils, leaving the tie in the balance.

Arsenal Player Ratings

Arsenal shut Liverpool out despite playing with 10-men since the 24th minute
Arsenal shut Liverpool out despite playing with 10-men since the 24th minute

Aaron Ramsdale - 7/10

Arsenal keeper Ramsdale looked nervous early on, making two mistakes which nearly led to a Liverpool goal. But he soon gained his footing in the match and even made a good late save.


Cedric Soares - N/A

He lasted only 11 minutes into the match as an injury ended his night prematurely.


Ben White - 8.5/10

It was a warrior-like performance from White, who frustrated Liverpool all night with his defensive prowess. He made a game-high seven clearances, blocked three shots, made three interceptions and completed three tackles to boot.


Gabriel - 7/10

He held his ground well against Liverpool's high press, making five clearances and two interceptions, though he got ahead of himself at times. Gabriel was also booked in the 72nd minute.


Kieran Tierney - 6.5/10

The Scotsman couldn't exert his usual attacking influence but came up trumps defensively. Tierney made four clearances, one block and an interception to help Arsenal keep a clean sheet.


Bukayo Saka - 7/10

He pounced on a mistake by Van Dijk before taking a shot, but it was saved by Alisson. Saka was the only real threat for Arsenal going forward and also had a shot blocked later on.


Albert Sambi Lokonga - 6/10

He struggled to cope with the Reds' intensity and found life more difficult after Xhaka was sent off.


Granit Xhaka - 3/10

The Swiss international forced Arsenal to play with 10 men for over 60 minutes after getting sent off for a silly but dangerous studs-up challenge on Jota. He was lucky that his side still managed to come away with a draw.


Gabriel Martinelli - 6/10

The Brazilian struggled to replicate his usual form on the night, failing to muster a single shot on goal.


Alexandre Lacazette - 7/10

His cheeky shot from range didn't come to anything but Lacazette remained a thorn in Liverpool's side with his high press. He made a few crucial ball recoveries as well.


Eddie Nketiah - 4/10

He was totally anonymous in the match and was taken off following Xhaka's red card in a tactical switch by Arteta.


Substitutes


Calum Chambers - 7/10

The 26-year-old was an upgrade on Cedric Soares, showing nerves of steel and fighting Liverpool attackers tooth and nail.


Rob Holding - 7/10

Holding came on for Nketiah and helped the side out immensely in defense, making five clearances and one interception.


Nuno Tavares - N/A

The Portuguese youngster was on the field for the final 10 minutes of the match but was barely seen.

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