After scoring just twice in their last 5 games, Arsenal finally came good with a 4-goal blitz that shocked the European Champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. It was a great game, with perhaps dodgy defending from both sides, but a much-needed three points for the Glorious Gunners.
Aaron Ramsdale: 7
Couldn’t do too much for either Chelsea goal and the awful bounce from Werner’s deflected goal would have fooled anyone.
Ben White: 7
Solid performance against a tricky Chelsea attack.
Rob Holding: 7
Maybe not quite as solid as the other two, but considering his rustiness he was outstanding with help from his partners
Gabriel: 8
In the thick of things as always. Ran the defence.
Nuno Tavares 7
Great going forward and solid at the back. Why were we so worried about playing him?
Granit Xhaka: 8
Great game and could even be credited with making a goal from nothing when he dribbled out from the back.
Mohamed Elneny: 7
Can’t knock Mr Reliable. Should have played more often when Partey was ruled out. 90% successful pass rate
Emile Smith Rowe: 8
He shoots, he scores. ESR proved he can mix it with the best.
Martin Odegaard: 8
Great link up play and looked back to his best.
Bukayo Saka: 9
Great all-round play as Chelsea tried to bully him. No chance!
Eddie Nketiah: 9
Brilliant striker’s performance. If only he played like this every week. If only he played every week?
Substitutes:
Gabi Martinelli: 6
Didn’t really get into the game to be honest
Cedric: 7
Came on to shore up the defence. No complaints
Alex Lacazette: N/A
VIDEO – A great win for the Gunners at Stamford Bridge and Mikel Arteta was in an upbeat mood after the game…