Arsenal clashed heads with Slavia Praha at the Fortuna Arena earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners made a quick start to the game and scored the opener in the ninth minute thanks to Noni Madueke's effort. Viktor Gyokeres doubled his side's advantage in the 38th minute as Mikel Arteta's men went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.
Wiktor Novak got a goal back for the home team in the 90th minute, but Arsenal secured a narrow 2-1 win away from home.
Let's take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the clash against Slavia Praha.
GK: David Raya – 7/10
He made a few solid saves at the back, but there was no clean sheet for him tonight.
RB: Ben White – 7/10
White made a positive impact on both halves.
CB: Ezri Konsa – 7/10
He got stuck in with some solid tackles and was tidy with his ball distribution.
CB: Gabriel – 7.5/10
Gabriel gave a good account of himself defensively and was a strong presence in the air.
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC – NOVEMBER 04: Emmanuel Ayaosi of SK Slavia Prague falls as he is challenged by Gabriel and Mikel Merino of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between SK Slavia Praha and Arsenal FC at on November 04, 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
LB: Piero Hincapie – 7/10
He came back to defend when he could and was lively going forward.
CM: Declan Rice – 6.5/10
Rice anchored the midfield relatively well but offered very little in the final third.
He offered decent protection for his teammates at the back and made one good run with the ball.
RW: Noni Madueke – 8/10
Madueke did well to score early in the game and was a constant menace down the right flank.
CAM: Mikel Merino – 7.5/10
He was not shy of having a strike at goal and ended the game with an assist to his name.
LW: Eberechi Eze – 7/10
Eze made a few dangerous runs with the ball but failed to find the back of the net.
ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 8/10
Gyokeres was a real threat up top and did well to score and create a goal for the Gunners tonight.
CB: Cristhian Mosquera – 6/10
He was solid at the back.
LW: Christos Tzolis – 6/10
He made one good chance in the final third.
RB: Jurrien Timber – 6/10
Timber failed to keep things tidy at the back.
