Lucas Torreira – N/A
Off injured after 15 minutes following a strong challenge from James Bolton. Didn’t need to go to hospital afterwards, encouragingly.
Matteo Guendouzi – 6
Gave the ball away cheaply in the build-up to one Portsmouth chance. Booked for sarcastically placing the ball for a free-kick. Excellent recovery to break up one Pompey counter-attack before the hour.
Reiss Nelson – 8
Great run but poor execution of the cross for a Martinelli chance on 30 minutes, clipping it in when he might’ve been smarter to roll it across the floor. Remained involved in the first half and delivery was much better for the opening goal, whipping in one brimful with pace for Sokratis to side-foot in. Displayed his pace for the second goal, racing past his man to find Nketiah at the near post with another cross. An excellent return to the team and the best player on the pitch.
Joe Willock – 5
Largely underwhelming display. Headed over early in the second half, though cross was just behind him in fairness. Couldn’t get past Christian Burgess as the last man after breaking into the box.
Gabriel Martinelli – 6
Good run to set up Nketiah for an early chance and then missed great opportunity to make it 1-0 on the half-hour. Only had 19 touches in the first half despite Arsenal’s dominance of the ball but more involved in the second, heading wide from a Nelson corner. Had treatment in the second half but came back on and showed no signs of any problem with plenty of pressing.
Eddie Nketiah – 7
Dragged wide from Luiz’s pass in the first half but on hand with a good finish for the second, poking in at close range after a good first touch and clever finish. Impressive off the ball as well.