I have never played against such a dangerously aggressive player like Him before, Indeed they won but I must give the credit He deserves”, PSG captain Donnarumma says £65m Arsenal player deserves to win Balon d’ior award next season – Not Saka and not Trossard

He is a really dangerously aggressive player that I have never played against. They did win, but I still have to give him the credit he deserves. Donnarumma, the PSG captain, says £65m A player for Arsenal merits the Balon d’Ior award for the upcoming campaign. Not Trossard, nor Saka

As they easily defeated Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 on Tuesday night, Arsenal will have anticipated a far tougher test than they got.

The French team, which advanced to the competition’s semifinal the previous year, was no match for the formidable Gunners, who were driven to victory by goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka in the first half.

Arsenal’s season-opening Champions League victory came about as a result of their first-ever draw with Atalanta, and the North London team only needed to shift into second gear to prevail.

Using 90min’s player ratings, these were Arsenal’s best players in their 2-0 victory over PSG.

Against PSG, Bukayo Saka was Arsenal’s best player (8/10).

Watching Saka square off against PSG’s quick left-back Nuno Mendes was entertaining for both neutrals and Arsenal fans. Throughout the first half, the vivacious Englishman drove at him multiple times, frequently outwitting him with a swift move inside.

Saka completed three dribbles, picked up two fouls, and won nine of his duels across the pitch. In the opponent box, he also had more touches (7) than any of his teammates. He still didn’t put on the most visually striking performance while wearing an Arsenal shirt—there are just too many to pick from—but he did show flashes of the directness and raw pace that define his dangerousness.

Naturally, the captain of Arsenal for the evening also departed the Emirates with a goal in his record, if not one that will stick in your memory. As the game went on, Saka’s tease of a near-post delivery went over Gianluigi Donnarumma and into the net, establishing a two-goal lead that hardly looked in danger.

Kai Havertz receives honorable mentions (8/10).

To tell the truth, Havertz was a strong candidate for player of the match. The German, who scored at the Emirates for the sixth straight game, was instrumental in Arsenal’s greatest moments. His fearless header set Arsenal up for success.

In addition to being able to drop into a deeper position with trademark grace when needed, he appeared at ease leading the line and engaging in combat with Marquinhos and Willian Pacho. And off the ball, he was ravenous.

These days, who needs a “proper” number nine?

8/10 for Leandro Trossard

Trossard has shown his enormous value to this Arsenal team ever since he was sent off against Manchester City. The Belgian was influential against PSG in the final third, forcing the winner against Leicester City the previous weekend.

Arsenal took the lead thanks to Trossard’s driving run and beautiful cross. The small forward played as an offensive midfielder to partially compensate for Martin Odegaard’s lack of creativity. He was rather good at imitating the Norwegian.