Find out who impressed as Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal started their US tour by beating Cherries 5-4 on penalties after 1-1 draw in LA

Player Ratings:

Karl Hein: 7/10 – Although it’s encouraging to see Mikel Arteta place the 22-year-old’s confidence in him by starting the Estonian as first choice keeper in place of Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya because of their performances at Euro 2024, the former Arsenal Academy graduate appeared unsteady when receiving crosses. was perhaps able to have done more to stop Semenyo’s equalizer, even though it looped up and over for a 1-1 score, but was also defeated by Dominic Solanke’s strong drive that thudded off the bar on the half-hour mark. made amends by making a superb stop against Solanke in the penalty shootout.

Jurrien Timber: 7/10 – Wonderful to see the talented Dutch defender return to Arsenal colours following his near-season long ACL injury. Booked in the second half

Ben White: 7/10 – Good to note the defender made a return to first team action after being well-rested this summer following his exile from the England team at Euro 2024. A big season ahead

Ayden Heaven: 7/10 – Always available to take and receive a pass, despite the lack of space at times.

Myles Lewis-Skelly: 7/10 – Impressed during Arsenal U18s run to the FA Youth Cup final two seasons ago, while keeping his performance levels high last term to be awarded an improved deal – which, unlike a few contemporaries from his youth side, he happily signed, determined to make an impact at first team level during the forthcoming season. His commitment shone against the Cherries. Good to see.

Thomas Partey: 6.5/10 – Many questions surround the former Atletico Madrid midfielder. Not least will the 31-year-old actually be at the club come August 17 – and if so, does boss Arteta think the experienced Ghana international can stay fit alongside the influential Declan Rice for what could be a momentous campaign

Oulad M’Hand Salah: 6/10 – Struggled to make an impact in the opening 45 minutes before boss Arteta replaced the young attacker with club captain Martin Odegaard

Ethan Nwaneri: 6.5/10 – Flitted in and out of the match while displaying vision, flair, verve and technique. Another with high hopes for this season

Fabio Vieira: 7/10 – Slotted home with aplomb to put the Gunners ahead

Reiss Nelson: 6.5/10 – Will surely have added further value to his transfer value following his assist for Fabio Vieria’s well-taken goal on 18 minutes

Eddie Nketiah: 6/10 – Tested Cherries keeper and captain Neto five minutes before half time. But you do wonder whether the Lambeth-born striker will still be at the club come the Premier League opener against Wolves on August 17, given his habitual misfiring last term.

Substitutes:

Martin Odegaard: 7/10 – Replaced Salah during the interval

Omar Rekik: 5/10 – Lost possesion prior to Semenyo’s leveller but will be better for the experience

Jakub Kiwior: 7/10 – Smashed home the penalty winner and looked sharp after coming on just after the hour mark

Oleksandr Zinchenko: 7/10 – Dovetailed well with Odegaardf during his cameo appearance and cooly slotted home his penalty

Jorginho: 7/10 – Operated for nearly half an hour at the base of the midfield to steer young colleagues to the final whistle

Charles Sagoe Jr: 6.5/10 – Lively but raw. Will be looking to kick on with the first team next term after making his League Cup bow last season

Gabriel Jesus: 7/10 – Looked sharp in his No9 role

Leandro Trossard: 6.5/10 – Hit the post during the shootout as the Belgium made his first appearance since the Euros

Josh Nichols: N/A

Jimi Gower: N/A