Arsenal had a comfortable start to their FA Cup defense against the team they secured their first trophy last season by winning the FA Cup. Their 2-0 win against a decent yet struggling Hull City would have anyway improved the morale of the team. Here are the player ratings.
David Ospina: 3/5
He was barely tested and managed to keep a clean-sheet. If he maintains his fitness, he would definitely challenge Szczesny for a starting spot.
Hector Bellerin: 3.5/5
The youngster was very attack minded and put some good crosses. One cross ended up winning a corner that led to the goal.
Per Mertesacker: 3/5
He scored a goal and had a decent game overall. Would want to continue to maintain consistency.
Calum Chambers: 3.5/5
Chambers had a very comfortable evening playing as a center back and enjoyed his game against a weak Hull City side, which posed very few threats in the final third.
Nacho Monreal: 3/5
He was much more cautious at Left Back and had a comfortable match.
Cazorla: 4/5
He excelled playing centrally and was the main play-maker for the team and linked well with Sanchez.
Coquelin: 3/5
He was aggressive and all action in midfield. He got lucky with a couple of rough tackles which could have been booked, but the French man looks to be a good squad player if he improves his overall mentality towards the game.
Rosicky: 3.5/5
The long serving Czech midfielder gelled well with Cazorla and his style suited the tempo of the game. He made good attacking runs as well.
Theo Walcott: 3/5
Made his first start since an year after his injury. The winger got in behind the defence on a few occasions but looked like he was getting used to playing again.
Alexis Sanchez: 4/5
Had a great day as he scored and led from the front with the most initiative. The Chilean looked as lively as ever.
Joel Campbell: 3/5
He was a tireless worker but his finishing and deliveries were average.
Subs:
Chamberlain: 3/5
He came on for Walcott for the last 15 mins. He played well to see out the game.
Maitland-Niles: N/A
A late sub for Campbell.
Chuba Akpom: N/A
A late sub for Alexis.