Arsenal ratings: Timber plays with a point to prove but Merino is constant reminder of what Gunners are lacking

ARSENAL’S Champions League dream ended in tears as they failed to revolt against Paris Saint-Germain in Paris. The Gunners came flying out of the blocks and tested Gianluigi Donnarumma early, but it seemed it was going to be one of those nights from the get go. And so it proved. PSG ARE THROUGH TO THE 2025 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL AFTER DEFEATING ARSENAL 3-1 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/deUwu7posa— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 7, 2025 PAArsenal fell to a 3-1 aggregate defeat to PSG[/caption] RexBukayo Saka scored but then missed a great chance to equalise on the night[/caption] GettyFabian Ruiz scored the opener with a sweet volley off his chest before the break[/caption] EPAVitinha was denied from the spot for the first time in his career by David Raya[/caption] PABut Hakimi then added a second to put the tie beyond Arsenal[/caption] WHAT. A. STRIKE. Fabian Ruiz extends PSG's aggregate lead over Arsenal to 2-0 with unbelievable power and technique @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/HwAy0GspYS— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 7, 2025 HAKIMI GETS ANOTHER FOR PSG!He fires it past David Raya into the bottom corner to surely seal victory for PSG @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/fykTRfhC8R— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 7, 2025 Despite early pressure, Arsenal found themselves behind following a Fabian Ruiz volley. Achraf Hakimi then added a brutal second mere moments after David Raya had kept Arsenal in the tie by denying Vitinha from the penalty spot. But Bukayo Saka, who had been denied all night by old nemesis Donnarumma, finally bested the Italian in the 76th minute when he made the most of a deflected cross to round him and fire into the net. With the deficit on the night halved, Saka then had the chance to level the score as he was found free in the middle with an open goal at his mercy. But the winger was unable to keep the ball down once he made contact and saw his effort sail miles over the bar. PSG then saw out the result without further worry to book their spot in the Munich final against Inter Milan. Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the Gunners in Paris. David Raya – 7/10 RAYA SAVES IT!David Raya gets down quickly and saves Vitinha's penalty to keep Arsenal alive in the tie @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/INxWgld05Z— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 7, 2025 Such was Arsenal’s early dominance, the Spaniard had very little to do. So it would have been even more frustrating to pick the ball out of his net from practically PSG’s first big chance, having watched Kvaratskhelia smack his far post moments earlier. Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates He was in conversation for a few minutes with goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana before the penalty, and it paid off as he tipped it past his left post for a corner. Nothing he could do about PSG finally making it 2-0 three minutes later. Jurrien Timber – 7 The Dutchman was targeted constantly by Kvaratskhelia in the first leg, and struggled as a result. This time, he had a point to prove, and at times he did. Cutting inside with the ball, he was so effective in putting Arsenal in promising positions to attack and tear apart the PSG midfield in the opening 15 minutes. And in defence, Kvaratskhelia barely got a sniff. The one time he did, he curled an effort onto Raya’s post. William Saliba – 7 One poor moment was an underhit pass to Kiwior that was pounced upon and nearly converted, but other than that, the Frenchman was a rock in Paris. He was one of the reasons why PSG were not as potent in attack in this second leg, oozing confidence and calm. He did not get many chances to attack a good set-piece, however. Jakub Kiwior – 6 Did nothing wrong at the back, but he just does not have the physical presence from attacking set-pieces that the injured Gabriel does. It’s not his fault. No matter how well he plays or how few mistakes he makes, Kiwior will always be compared to the Brazilian, and had he been fit, Arsenal may well be in a Champions League final. On a positive note, if Arsenal are to sell the Pole this summer, his transfer value has now increased significantly having navigated the latter stages of Europe’s biggest competition. Myles Lewis-Skelly – 5 A night where the teenager perhaps looked his age, having played for most of his breakthrough campaign like a seasoned pro. He was brilliant at times under pressure on the ball, but then the errors and lapses in concentration appeared, and that’s when he really started to struggle. After PSG went 1-0 up, a poor pass inside his own half handed the hosts a counter-a

ARSENAL’S Champions League dream ended in tears as they failed to revolt against Paris Saint-Germain in Paris.

The Gunners came flying out of the blocks and tested Gianluigi Donnarumma early, but it seemed it was going to be one of those nights from the get go. And so it proved.

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