There was an excellent driving team performance from the Arsenal reserves last night in the destruction of BATE, and the focus was on our strikers as BATE rarely ventured into our half until the game was done and dusted. I really can’t say that anyone had a bad game…
So here are my ratings…
David Ospina – 7
seeing as the ball was very rarely in our half, Ospina had very little to do, but he retained his concentration and did his job when needed.
Mathieu Debuchy – 8
Debuchy surprised me last night with his attacking abilities. Maybe Bellerin will feel threatened for his place now…
Rob Holding – 7
The youngster also had very little to do, and rarely ventured forward but a clean sheet deserves a rating…
Calum Chambers – 7
Chambers is on his way back to full fitness. A competent display, and got involved a bit more than Holding…
Ainsley Maitland-Niles – 7
This youngster is gaining in experience and I think he has earned a few chances in the first team during the busy month ahead…
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Mohamed Elneny – 8
Mo looked much more comfortable in midfield, and will have gained extra confidence from his goal and even hit the post..
Francis Coquelin – 8
Coquelin played well for the second game in a row and perhaps it’s time to give Xhaka a rest to see if Le Coq can do a better job…
Jack Wilshere – 9
Jack’s back! He has hit form at just the right time to make his mark when Wenger rotates….
Theo Walcott – 8.5
If only Theo played like this every week. He would definitely get more game time. Him and Wilshere should get to play together more often…
Danny Welbeck – 7
Danny seems to be taking his time getting truly match fit. Played okay but he fluffed a great chance to dribble past their keeper in a one-on-one situation. Definitely not as scintillating as he was early in the season yet…
Olivier Giroud – 8
Oli was looking lively. A few shots went astray but took two good penalties!