ARSENAL RATINGS: Emiliano Martinez – 7, Stood up well to win a one-on-one with Sadio Mane to keep Arsenal ahead, and stopped the same player late on, too. AFP
ARSENAL RATINGS: Emiliano Martinez – 7, Stood up well to win a one-on-one with Sadio Mane to keep Arsenal ahead, and stopped the same player late on, too. AFP
Hector Bellerin – 6, He made an important block from a Andy Robertson cross in the first half, and just about survived the Scot’s frequent raids down his flank. AFP
Hector Bellerin – 6, He made an important block from a Andy Robertson cross in the first half, and just about survived the Scot’s frequent raids down his flank. AFP
David Luiz – 6, Often lax in possession, occasionally out of position, and generally appeared to earn little confidence from those around him. Struck his spot kick well, though. AFP
David Luiz – 6, Often lax in possession, occasionally out of position, and generally appeared to earn little confidence from those around him. Struck his spot kick well, though. AFP
Rob Holding – 6, Perhaps no surprise that Sane would beat him in a foot race. The fact he did so in the air, too, might be cause for concern. AFP
Rob Holding – 6, Perhaps no surprise that Sane would beat him in a foot race. The fact he did so in the air, too, might be cause for concern. AFP
Kieran Tierney – 7, Maybe not quite the impact of his compatriot Robertson on the other side of the field, but impressive enough. Reuters
Kieran Tierney – 7, Maybe not quite the impact of his compatriot Robertson on the other side of the field, but impressive enough. Reuters
Ainsley Maitland-Niles – 8, Diligent in defence to stub out a number of Liverpool attacks, particularly when Mane was breaking. Coolness personified for his penalty. A decent way to celebrate his 23rd birthday. EPA
Ainsley Maitland-Niles – 8, Diligent in defence to stub out a number of Liverpool attacks, particularly when Mane was breaking. Coolness personified for his penalty. A decent way to celebrate his 23rd birthday. EPA
Mohamed Elneny – 6, Maybe surprising he is back in the Arsenal line up, but, whatever the future holds, he was happy to dig in for the team here. Reuters
Mohamed Elneny – 6, Maybe surprising he is back in the Arsenal line up, but, whatever the future holds, he was happy to dig in for the team here. Reuters
Granit Xhaka – 6, Did an adequate enough job blunting Liverpool’s midfield, even if he offered little progressive. EPA
Granit Xhaka – 6, Did an adequate enough job blunting Liverpool’s midfield, even if he offered little progressive. EPA
Bukayo Saka – 8, His crossfield pass freed Aubameyang for the opener, and he forged more openings for teammates in a bright first half display. AFP
Bukayo Saka – 8, His crossfield pass freed Aubameyang for the opener, and he forged more openings for teammates in a bright first half display. AFP
Eddie Nketiah – 5, Blazed a good shooting chance over, and later suffered some rough treatment from Milner and Keita. Reuters
Eddie Nketiah – 5, Blazed a good shooting chance over, and later suffered some rough treatment from Milner and Keita. Reuters
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 7, Arrowed in a fine finish for his 12th minute goal, and the winning penalty was unstoppable. EPA
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 7, Arrowed in a fine finish for his 12th minute goal, and the winning penalty was unstoppable. EPA
SUBS: Cedric (Bellerin, 52') – 5, Struggled when he came on, with a foul on Minamino and unable to clear for the equaliser, but he did his bit in the shoot out. Reuters
SUBS: Cedric (Bellerin, 52') – 5, Struggled when he came on, with a foul on Minamino and unable to clear for the equaliser, but he did his bit in the shoot out. Reuters
Joe Willock (Saka 82') – 5, Wasted a golden chance to win the game for the London side when he headed wide when unmarked. Reuters
Joe Willock (Saka 82') – 5, Wasted a golden chance to win the game for the London side when he headed wide when unmarked. Reuters
Reiss Nelson (Nketiah 82') – 6, Little chance to impress in normal time, but confidently dispatched his penalty. EPA
Reiss Nelson (Nketiah 82') – 6, Little chance to impress in normal time, but confidently dispatched his penalty. EPA
Sead Kolasinac (Tierney 83') – NA, All he had time for was to get fouled, but at least he earned an appearance fee. Reuters
Sead Kolasinac (Tierney 83') – NA, All he had time for was to get fouled, but at least he earned an appearance fee. Reuters
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker – 6, Underemployed during the 90 minutes, other than a test at a corner, but did not get near any of Arsenal’s shots in the shoot out. EPA
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker – 6, Underemployed during the 90 minutes, other than a test at a corner, but did not get near any of Arsenal’s shots in the shoot out. EPA
Neco Williams – 5, The highly regarded young right-back was found out of position on occasion, which allowed Aubameyang to roam. AFP
Neco Williams – 5, The highly regarded young right-back was found out of position on occasion, which allowed Aubameyang to roam. AFP
Joe Gomez – 7, Had little to bother him after starting at centre-back, but was unable to provide much impetus when he was moved to right-back. EPA
Joe Gomez – 7, Had little to bother him after starting at centre-back, but was unable to provide much impetus when he was moved to right-back. EPA
Virgil van Dijk – 6, Had the ball in the net early on, but his goal was chalked off for offside at a free kick. Rusty in possession on occasion. EPA
Virgil van Dijk – 6, Had the ball in the net early on, but his goal was chalked off for offside at a free kick. Rusty in possession on occasion. EPA
Andy Robertson – 8, The most dynamic force on either side in the first half. Rained in crosses throughout, which Arsenal had to be at their best to repel. AFP
Andy Robertson – 8, The most dynamic force on either side in the first half. Rained in crosses throughout, which Arsenal had to be at their best to repel. AFP
Fabinho – 6, Looked untroubled both when holding the midfield, or when he dropped back to centre-back in second phase, and netted his spot kick. EPA
Fabinho – 6, Looked untroubled both when holding the midfield, or when he dropped back to centre-back in second phase, and netted his spot kick. EPA
James Milner – 5, The veteran wasted a good heading chance early in the piece. His second-half booking felt like it was a long-time in the making. EPA
James Milner – 5, The veteran wasted a good heading chance early in the piece. His second-half booking felt like it was a long-time in the making. EPA
Georginio Wijnaldum – 7, Tireless. Even raced off the field when subbed in injury time – no doubt delighted he had been spared the prospect of penalties. Reuters
Georginio Wijnaldum – 7, Tireless. Even raced off the field when subbed in injury time – no doubt delighted he had been spared the prospect of penalties. Reuters
Mohamed Salah – 6, Quiet, other than one exquisite pass to create a crossing chance for Robertson in the first half, and similar in the second. Made no mistake with his penalty. AFP
Mohamed Salah – 6, Quiet, other than one exquisite pass to create a crossing chance for Robertson in the first half, and similar in the second. Made no mistake with his penalty. AFP
Sadio Mane – 7, The brightest of Liverpool’s front three. He spurned a good heading chance from an appetising Robertson cross early on. EPA
Sadio Mane – 7, The brightest of Liverpool’s front three. He spurned a good heading chance from an appetising Robertson cross early on. EPA
Roberto Firmino – 6, Remains goal shy, although he did go close with a shot from range in the second half. Looked brighter than he did at the end of last season. AFP
Roberto Firmino – 6, Remains goal shy, although he did go close with a shot from range in the second half. Looked brighter than he did at the end of last season. AFP
SUBS: Naby Keita (Milner 59') – 6, Hustled and bustled when he came on for Milner, without making any appreciable inroads. Reuters
SUBS: Naby Keita (Milner 59') – 6, Hustled and bustled when he came on for Milner, without making any appreciable inroads. Reuters
Takumi Minamino (Williams 59') – 7, Looked eager to make an impact when he came on – and he did. Had a shot from range that did not trouble Martinez, then scored Liverpool’s leveller. AFP
Takumi Minamino (Williams 59') – 7, Looked eager to make an impact when he came on – and he did. Had a shot from range that did not trouble Martinez, then scored Liverpool’s leveller. AFP
Curtis Jones (Firmino 82') – NA, Had enough time to make a break down the right flank near the end, but opted against crossing when he had the chance. Scored his penalty. Reuters
Curtis Jones (Firmino 82') – NA, Had enough time to make a break down the right flank near the end, but opted against crossing when he had the chance. Scored his penalty. Reuters
Rhian Brewster (Wijnaldum 90+2') – NA, Brought on in injury time with penalties in mind, but crashed his shot over via the crossbar. AFP
Rhian Brewster (Wijnaldum 90+2') – NA, Brought on in injury time with penalties in mind, but crashed his shot over via the crossbar. AFP

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Bukayo Sako 8, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 7; Mohamed Salah 6 - Arsenal v Liverpool Community Shield player ratings

Aubameyang's winning spot kick seals trophy for Arsenal after match finishes 1-1

Paul Radley
Paul Radley
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August 30, 2020

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continued his fine Wembley form as he scored the opener, and then the winning penalty, as Arsenal won the Community Shield.

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Arsenal's captain scored his fifth goal in recent months at the stadium as they finished the 90 minutes at 1-1 against Liverpool.

He then took the last spot-kick in the shootout, as his side won the trophy for the 16th time.

Substitute Takumi Minamino had scored his first goal for Liverpool to level the encounter.

They lost out for the second time in successive seasons in this fixture on penalties, after Rhian Brewster saw his first and only kick of the game hit the bar and sail over.

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