WOJCIECH SZCZESNY:
Had a quiet day at office having been called into action very rarely. He had to be on his toes and pulled off a good save when Emmanuel Adebayor took a snap shot but was helpless against Nacer Chadli’s tidy shot which led to the goal.
RATING: 2.5/5
PER MERTASACKER:
Has been looking pretty slow in recent matches and continued the trend when he was exposed during Tottenham’s few and rare counter-attacks. Best moment of the game was that wonderful header on target and was unlucky to be denied by a wonderful save by Hugo Lloris.
RATING: 2.5/5
LAURENT KOSCIELNY:
Gave a solid and composed performance. While his fellow centre-back struggled, the Frenchman held his nerve and always succeeded to break up the Spurs’ attacks, including Jan Verthonghen’s dangerous move late into the game.
RATING: 4/5
KIERAN GIBBS:
One of the many Arsenal players who gave the Spurs’ defenders all sort of problems with his pace. Looked menacing all throughout the game and was a constant threat through the left. Did a good job at the back as well. Gibbs proved yet again, why Arsenal needs him to stay fit and play more matches consistently.
RATING: 4/5
CALUM CHAMBERS:
A solid outing for the youngster. In addition to his defensive work, he was good in attack as well; with a long-range volley from him almost going in. But 4 yellow cards already highlight his discipline issues which he will surely improve.
RATING: 3.5/5
MIKEL ARTETA:
There’s nothing more disappointing for a player than to be subbed off early into the match with an injury. Arteta was doing a good job until he was withdrawn, with a pass accuracy of 100% and Spurs not able to create anything in the 30 minutes he was on the pitch. A disappointing outing for the Arsenal captain.
RATING: 2.5/5
JACK WILSHERE:
Yet another Arsenal player whose pace was almost too much for Spurs to handle. Made a complex left-central interchanging role look so easy, with his fluidic play and chemistry with Mesut Ozil. The injury scare meant he was withdrawn before full-time, but a good outing for the Englishman nevertheless.
RATING: 3/5
AARON RAMSEY:
An extremely bad day for the Welshman by his standards.He never looked at ease from the outset- losing possession a few times and a poor attempt on goal. The injury brought an abrupt end to his awful day, depriving him of any chance to create any further impact.
RATING: 1.5/5
MESUT OZIL:
Looks more confident since being allowed to play in a more central role. Was always good on the ball and showed all the signs of returning to form. One of the best players on the ground during the match.
RATING: 4/5
ALEX-OXLADE CHAMBERLAIN:
Having been chosen over Alexis Sanchez in the starting line-up, Chamberlain justified his selection by giving Danny Rose all sorts of trouble with his running and deservedly scored the winner. Was simply excellent.
RATING: 4.5/5
DANNY WELBECK:
Worked extremely hard and was impressive in the first half, but his performance dipped in the second half. His defensive work-rate and constant pressurizing of the opposition defenders was praiseworthy, but he fluffed all of it and made a joke of himself with the miscued shot leading to Arsenal’s equalizer.
RATING: 3/5
MATHIEU FLAMINI:
Was the culprit behind Spurs’ goal, losing possession cheaply in a dangerous area inside his own half. Did a decent job for the rest of the match, but his slip-up proved extremely costly for the side and is all that shall be remembered.
RATING: 1.5/5
SANTI CAZORLA:
As always, looked good in possession. The combo of Cazorla- Ozil- Sanchez- Gibbs looked enticing in the last few minutes and Cazorla stated his claim for a starting role, with a shot-on-target that was deflected and finally ended in Arsenal’s equalizer.
RATING: 3/5
ALEXIS SANCHEZ:
Looked sloppy in possession, miscuing a few touches which if were perfect could have opened up chances. Worked out some attractive football from the left-side during the last few minutes, along with Ozil and Cazorla.
RATING: 2.5/5
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