Arsenal player ratings vs Sporting as 4/10 star struggles but Gunners progress

Arsenal player ratings vs Sporting as 4/10 star struggles but Gunners progressARSENAL 0-0 SPORTING (1-0 AGG): The Gunners booked their place in the Champions League semi final, where Mikel Arteta's men will face Atletico Madrid later this monthCommentsSportopinionJohn Cross Chief Football Writer21:52, 15 Apr 2026Updated 21:52, 15 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesArsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks on during the game with SportingArsenal limped their way into the Champions League semi final, with a second leg stalemate enough to squeak past Sporting.‌The Gunners held a 1-0 advantage going into the second leg at the Emirates after Kai Havertz scored an injury time winner in Lisbon last week. Geny Cantano came the closest to erasing that deficit for Sporting, but saw his first-half effort clip the outside of the post.‌And despite another nervy night in front of their own supporters, a 0-0 draw was enough to reach a second successive semi final for the first time in their history.‌They will now face Atletico Madrid in a tantalising tie, with the first leg in Madrid coming later this month.The Mirror's Chief Football Writer John Cross rates the Arsenal performances on a tense, but ultimately historic evening in north London.READ MORE: Arsenal star forced off injured in untimely blow days before Man City title showdownArsenal player ratings vs SportingDavid Raya 6‌Another kamikaze pass out from the back to set the nerves jangling. Taking too many risks.View 4 ImagesArsenal goalkeeper David Raya during the game with SportingCristhian Mosquera 7‌Did a good, solid defensive job at right back. May lack some technique but looks more secure.William Saliba 6Some misplaced passes and even Arsenal’s super smooth defender looks edgy.‌Gabriel 7Solid enough. Had a few tussles and scraps but looked strong and defiant.Piero Hincapie 7‌Hugged the left touchline, almost a second left winger. Solid. A very welcome return.Declan Rice 7View 4 ImagesDeclan Rice was named the Arsenal captain aga...