Arsenal player ratings vs Port Vale: Eberechi Eze shows promise in exciting role as William Saliba dominant

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The Gunners ran out 2-0 winners at Vale Park, with Eberechi Eze opening the scoring and Leandro Trossard adding a second late on.

Arsenal dominated possession throughout the game, but struggled to open up a stubborn Port Vale side.

Mikel Arteta's team, however, did enough to progress to the next round of the Carabao Cup - which will take place next month.

Simon Collings was at Vale Park to see Arsenal in action...

Kepa Arrizabalaga 6

Handed his debut and had very little to do, except for a few moments where he had to be quick off his line. One hairy moment with a loose pass out from the back.

Ben White 6

A steady performance from the right-back, who has been troubled by fitness issues this season. Understandably lacking in sharpness.

William Saliba 7

In the team due to the fact Piero Hincapie has a groin injury. A dominant display where he gave Port Vale's nothing to feed off - and he assisted the second goal.

Cristhian Mosquera 6

Fairly solid stuff from the Spaniard, who finished the game at right-back. Guilty of being loose in possession towards the end.

Myles Lewis-Skelly 7

Made his first start of the season and assisted the opening goal with a deft flick. Solid defensively and saw plenty of the ball.

Ethan Nwaneri 6

Picked from the off for the first time this season. Carried the ball nicely and linked up well with Eze, but needed more output.

Christian Norgaard 6

Started for the first time since joining in the summer. Neat and tidy at the base of midfield. Kept things simple with his passing.

Eberechi Eze 7 | Star player

Got Arsenal on their way by scoring the opening goal, which was his first in an Arsenal shirt. A promising performance.

Bukayo Saka 6

A surprise starter, although Arteta said on Tuesday he was keen to give him minutes. A few dangerous darts down the right before coming off around the hour mark.

Mikel Merino 6

Returned to the No9 position, which he filled in well at last season. Pretty quiet, although he did slide in Eze for one great chance.

Gabriel Martinelli 6

Involved in the opening goal, as it was his cross that Eze eventually turned home. Started brightly, but faded.

Almost created a goal with a lovely ball for Gyokeres. Some sharp moments in his cameo.

Viktor Gyokeres (Merino 71') 6

Went close to scoring, but his shot was well blocked. Perhaps should have hit it first time.

Gabriel (White 71') 6

On for the closing stages as Arsenal closed out the game.

Leandro Trossard (Martinelli 81') 7

Off the bench and on the scoresheet. Took his goal really well, too.