Arsenal player ratings vs Sporting CP: Another Kai Havertz late show! Gunners' Champions League blushes spared by last-minute goal and David Raya masterclass

David Raya (8/10):

Came up with several top saves to keep Arsenal afloat. Those stops could prove crucial in deciding Arsenal's European fate.

Ben White (6/10):

Bamboozled by the lively Araujo early doors but wizened up as the game went on and was more solid here than he has been in some of his more recent and testing outings.

William Saliba (7/10):

Eliminated the threat of in-form striker Suarez in central areas with his immense physicality. Notably got his head on the loose ball to clear after Araujo hit the bar.

Gabriel Magalhaes (6/10):

Similarly useful in open play and was, of course, the go-to target on set plays, even if they weren't successful on this occasion.

Riccardo Calafiori (5/10):

Popped up in different positions across the pitch to try and catch Sporting sleeping. Didn't show as much desire to fulfil his defensive duties, with Catamo often blowing by him.

Martin Zubimendi (5/10):

The best part of the Spaniard's night was his disallowed goal, which in fairness was taken very well. However, he became a redundant spare part in midfield with the game being played at such a slow pace. Wasn't very adventurous with his passing.

Declan Rice (6/10):

Looked clunky in possession but at least his supreme, lung-busting style ensured Arsenal never quite drowned when Sporting cleverly pressed their visitors.

Martin Odegaard (6/10):

Came deep to try and progress play. If any Arsenal player was going to make a chance in open play inside the first hour it was going to be him, though even he severely struggled to break down Sporting's defence. Came off for Havertz a few minutes after taking a knock.

Noni Madueke (6/10):

Produced flashes of quality whenever he did have the ball, showing a willingness to skip past defenders that none of the other Arsenal starters had. Hit the bar directly from a corner. Subbed for Dowman.

Viktor Gyokeres (5/10):

It was hard to remember the Swede was playing sometimes. It didn't help that his major contribution was his offside position that had Zubimendi's goal ruled out. Silenced on his return to Lisbon.

Leandro Trossard (5/10):

Muscled out of the contest, even when he drifted inside off the wing to touch the ball more often. Unsurprisingly came off for the pace of Martinelli.

Kai Havertz (8/10):

Replaced Odegaard for the final 20 minutes. Didn't do much until popping up with that all-decisive goal.

Max Dowman (6/10):

Given a loud ovation by the travelling fans after coming on for Madueke. One of Arsenal's most positive and aggressive players.

Gabriel Martinelli (8/10):

Came on for Trossard. Tested Silva with a fierce shot shortly after his introduction before setting up Havertz for the winner.

Mikel Arteta (7/10):

The Arsenal boss managed to turn a terrible game his side's way with a roll of the dice from the bench.