Toolbox vs PSG player scores as Martin Odegaard struggles in

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handed the French side a 1-0 benefit to take to the Parc des Princes. Dembele’s strike inside 4 minutes silenced a raucous Emirates Arena and Toolbox were on the ropes for much of the first half, with David Raya conserving well to keep out Desire Doue’s low shot. However Mikel Arteta’s side acquired a foothold in the semi-final first leg and PSG needed goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to make 2 excellent conserves

either side of half time, denying Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. Toolbox also had the ball in the net but Mikel Merino’s header from a Declan Rice free-kick was ruled out for offside, leaving the Gunners needing a second-leg resurgence if they are to reach the Munich last. Here are how the players ranked from the Emirates Arsenal David Raya, 7 Made a remarkable save to keep out Doue’s low shot to his right, just as Toolbox were starting to construct something. Regardless of the scoreline, it was Donnarumma who was

the busier goalkeeper from there. Jurrien Timber, 5 Might have got more detailed to Kvaratskhelia when the winger drove into package before setting up Dembele’s opener. Perhaps fortunate not to yield a penalty when he put out his arm to attempt and stop the Georgian in the box. William Saliba

, 7 Looked a little anxious in the moments after Dembele’s early goal, and was captured on the ball. But steadied from there and Arsenal were able to deal with PSG’s risk on the break after discovering a grip. Made an outstanding difficulty on Hakimi in package.

open image in gallery (Action Images through Reuters) Jakub Kiwior, 6 The centre-back had a number of poor minutes on

the ball in the opening phases

when Arsenal desperately required to construct some possession. Consistent sufficient in his protective responsibilities. Myles Lewis-Skelly, 8 Provided Arsenal with their very first stimulate with his obstacle on Hakimi and surge forward, then played a spectacular through ball to establish a huge chance for Martinelli.

The youngest English player to begin a Champions League semi-final, at 18 years and 215 days, and was exceptional. Declan Rice, 5 His fury at Thomas Partey’s needless yellow card in the Bernabeu and suspension was justified by his early struggles in the much deeper role versus PSG. Found it tough to get used to Dembele

‘s positioning,

including in the goal. On the celebration he was able to rise, he established Trossard’s chance. Toolbox requirement to get him even more forward next week. Mikel Merino, 6 The makeshift forward looked … a little lost to be back in midfield? His impact in the equaliser, dismissed for offside, maybe revealed that Toolbox could have made with his physical presence in the

box from the start

. open image in gallery(Getty )Martin Odegaard, 4 The captain was flapping his arms in frustration as PSG played

through the Arsenal press in the openingexchanges, which summed up their challenging start in getting to grips with the opposition’s outstanding midfield trio. Not his night and his normal quality was lacking from set-pieces, too. Bukayo Saka, 7 Aimed to drag Toolbox back into it after Dembele’s early objective and there was a sense of enjoyment when he got on the ball -regrettable to be booked after winning the ball back from Mendes and kicking the ball away. Quieter in the second half. Leandro Trossard, 5 Had Arsenal’s best possibility of the second half when he was released by Rice. Took it well enough however was rejected by Donnarumma’s long reach. Lots of running in the first half however never quite settled into a position in the front 3. open image in gallery(REUTERS )Gabriel Martinelli, 5 A frustrating night.

Needed to take the exceptional

chance set up by Lewis-Skelly

right before half-time,

however he could not set his surface beyond Donnarumma’s reach. Subs Ben White-N/A: Changed the injured Timber late on. Ethan Nwaneri-N/A: Unlucky to not come on earlier.

PSG Gianluigi Donnarumma, 8 The goalkeeper made a substantial stop down low to his right

to stay out Martinelli’s shot, right before half-time.

However

his save to deny Trossard after

half-time was even much better. He came down so quickly to turn it past the post. Achraf Hakimi, 7 Works so hard from right back and always gives PSG a driving option on the counter-attack. Almost gotten across completion of

an exceptional group relocation however was denied by Saliba. Marquinhos, 7 Led the protective line with authority and played a couple of clever balls into midfield too. Willian Pacho, 7 It’s gone under the radar how settled

he looks together with Marquinhos. A very good defender, who made a couple of crucial clearances from crosses into the PSG

box. Nuno Mendes,

7 Played a precise ball through the thirds to Dembele to secure Toolbox’s midfield and established the very first objective. Dealt with Saka well enough, but was fortunate be offered a foul after the

winger took the ball from him. Vitinha, 7 Has such outstanding timing in midfield as he determined PSG’s passing. Arsenal are usually a great pushing group but they couldn’t get near him or Neves. open image in gallery (Action Images via Reuters)Joao Neves,

8 Made a crucial difficulty

to deny Merino in package, timing his deal with to perfection, and his awareness and reading of the game was pretty perfect. Pressed brilliantly, too. Fabian Ruiz, 7 His work-rate off the ball from midfield was also outstanding, while his quality on it shone through as

well. Desire Doue

, 8 What a talent. In addition to an outrageous control from a diagonal switch and a handful

of flicks and tricks,

there’s a lot of compound in the winger’s game as well. Forced a dazzling stop from Raya. Ousmane Dembele, 8 Struck a fantastic early opener that began with his drive from midfield. His positional sense to drop deep triggered Arsenal all sorts of issues. The finish was terrific. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 7 Looked a real handful in the opening phases, setting up Dembele’s opener and troubling Lumber on the left

wing. Was quite quiet from there

, however, but still strove on the defensive side. Subs Bradley Barcola- 5: What a chance late on to double PSG’s lead, but Ramos may have been offside. Goncalo Ramos -6: Provided PSG something different on the

counter-attack in the closing stages however struck the bar.