An excellent (if not totally expected) 11th win in a row at a very difficult venue. The Gunners are definitely playing with more team spirit whoever is actually on the pitch. Full marks to the team as a whole, but here are my individual ratings:
Leno 7
He looks better every time he plays. Will Cech come back for Palace game?
Lichtsteiner 6
I like him. He’s a fighter. Can’t wait to see him with a run of games under his belt
Sokratis 6
Another fighter. Lucky to get away with one incident though
Holding 7
Another one that seems to improve every time. Forcing his way into the starting line-up
Xhaka 7
A decent game again although out of position. Another one greatly improved under Emery
Guendouzi 8
His best performance in an Arsenal shirt in my opinion. Keep it up Matteo!
Elneny 5
It looks like he only played to give Torreira a rest. Hardly worth rating to be honest
Ramsey 6
Still looks out of sorts to me. He has lost something, maybe his confidence?
Mkhitaryan 6
Much better in second half but hardly influential
Aubameyang 7
Did well and tried very hard. Teamed up well with Welbeck
Welbeck 8
Match winner and unlucky to have one disallowed. Give the man a new contract!
Subs:
Torreira 7
We always look better when Lucas is on the pitch!
Lacazette N/A
Iwobi N/A