Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool: Player ratings as Gunners lift Community Shield after penalties

Arsenal lifted the Community Shield at an empty Wembley as Rhian Brewster's penalty miss cost Liverpool after Takumi Minamino had cancelled out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's opener.

Arsenal lifted silverware at Wembley once again as they beat Liverpool 5-4 on penalties after the Community Shield finished 1-1 after 90 minutes.

The Gunners took the lead in the first half when captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang curled in a stunning effort.

Mikel Arteta's side were worthy of their lead but tired as the game progressed after having just one week of pre-season training to prepare.

Takumi Minamino made pressure count as he slotted in his first ever Liverpool goal when the ball dropped to him in a strong position.

That set up a penalty shoot-out with no side able to find a winner with youngster Rhian Brewster, brought on as a last-minute substitute, hitting the crossbar with Liverpool's third spot kick.

Aubameyang made no mistake as he wrapped up a clean sweep of penalties for Arsenal to give them victory.

Here's how players from both sides rated at Wembley.

Arsenal

Martinez 8 - Big statement to start with Martinez over Leno. Looks a proper No1.

Bellerín 7 - Looks good both as a right and wing back, they must keep him.

Luiz 6 - Surprise starter, looked a bit rusty and passing was rather sloppy.

Holding 7 - On the brink of joining Newcastle, but still did himself justice. Excellent. 

Tierney 7- Another excellent display. Adaptable on left side of defence. Solid.

Maitland-Niles 8 - Another statement to start with AMN. Didn’t let anyone down. Determined.

Elneny 6 - Has now started both pre-season friendlies. Did the simple things well.

Xhaka 7 - Looked very strong and composed in midfield, another impressive display.

Saka 7 - Has become Arsenal ’s assist king. Set up the opener. Brilliant decision making.

Aubameyang 7 - Brilliant opening goal, his work rate, add another zero to the contract.

Nketiah 7 - His work rate was phenomenal. Closed down, challenged and was terrific.

Substitutes

Cedric, for Bellerin, 58 mins, 6

Willock, for Saka, 82 mins

Nelson, for Nketiah, 82 mins

Kolasinac, 82 mins.

Subs: Leno, Saliba, Olayinka, Smith Rowe, John-Jules.

Liverpool

Alisson 6 - Relatively quiet afternoon, the less busy of the keepers but was solid.

Williams 6 - Struggled defensively, gave Aubameyang too much space, sacrificed early.

Gomez 7 - had his hands full with hard working Nketiah and Aubameyang cutting inside.

Van Dijk 7 - You can hear his every word in an empty stadium. Strong leadership.

Robertson 7 - Terrific raiding runs forward, lovely teasing crosses, what a player.

Andy Robertson provided plenty of crosses for Liverpool (Image: Pool via REUTERS)