Player Ratings:

David Raya: 7/10 - Had to be alert despite Arsenal’s attacking dominance. Such high levels of concentration were rewarded when the 29-year-old blocked Hakimi[‘s fierce near post effort before the Gunners made it 2-0

Jurrien Timber: 7.5/10 - Such an excellent addition to the team, now the Netherlands international is fit again. Dovetailed well with captain Saka during forays down the right flank. Taken off at half time, hopefully as a precautionary measure rather than anything too serious one hopes

Willian Saliba: 7.5/10 - A world class showing against his compatriots

Gabriel: 7.5/10 - Solid and reliable

Riccardo Calafiori: 6/10 - A muscular, athletic presence along the backline, and a maverick when stepping forward into left midfield. Has to control his temper when engaging in a contretemps with PSG’s Fabian Ruiz with the game won. Lucky not to be penalised for handball moments later

Declan Rice: 8/10 - Majestic in midfield relishing the extra space and time afforded by Dembele’s omission

Thomas Partey: 7.5/10 - A battling performance in the heart of midfield before being replaced by Mikel Merino who made his Arsenal debut midway through the second half

Leandro Trossard: 7.5/10 - Another lively performance, with an excellent assist for Havertz’s opener. Never let the PSG backline settle before beign replaced by Jesus on 73 minutes

Bukayo Saka: 8/10 - Captain for the evening in Martin Odegaard’s continued absence. His threat, not to mention industriousness deserved a goal, which came direct from a free-kick, albeit, inadvertently as the ball evaded defence and attack on its way into the PSG net

Kai Havertz: 7.5/10 - Another who worked well with Saka in penetrating the right flank. Showed bravery when leaping to head home the Gunners opener

Gabi Martinelli: 7/10 - A lively performance down the left flank, clearly boosted by his strike against Leicester for first goal since the 6-0 rout at Sheffield United last March. Never let PSG’s Lee settle

Substitutes:

Jakub Kiwior: 7/10 - Slotted in at left-back after the Polish defender replaced Jurrien Timber at half time with Riccardo Calafiori moving across to the Netherlands’ international’s right-back position

Mikel Merino: 7/10 - Made his Arsenal debut when replacing Thomas Partey midway through the second half with the game won

Gabriel Jesus: 7/10 - Replaced Trossard with 17 minutes remaining

Myles Lewis-Skelly: 7/10 - Replaced Saka late on with the crowd acclaiming both players