Arsenal v Chelsea: Player Ratings

Arsenal saw red twice in Saturday’s encounter at Stamford Bridge, with the game being effectively ruined after Gabriel’s sending off. While the attacking display was largely non-existent before being down a man, Arsenal were left to chase shadows for most of the second half. Here are your player ratings:

PETR CECH

GK, Arsenal FC

7.2

Let down by poor marking for the first, no chance with the second.  

HECTOR BELLERIN

RB, Arsenal FC

6.0

Loose game from the Spaniard. Passing was a bit off, but was understandably hesitant to drive forward too often with Hazard to worry about.

GABRIEL

CB, Arsenal FC

5.0

Baited by Diego Costa, he rose to it and shouldn’t have, but the referee bungled this one. Make no mistake. Good game up until then.

LAURENT KOSCIELNY

CB, Arsenal FC

6.9

Took a shove in the face from Costa, then a slap, then a chest. Remained calm and had a couple good blocks around the edge of the area.

NACHO MONREAL

LB, Arsenal FC

7.0

A pretty quiet day for Monreal, which is essentially the highest compliment.

FRANCIS COQUELIN

MID, Arsenal FC

7.5

MAN OF THE MATCH- Was excellent until being subbed off. His continued rise in quality is genuinely startling. The Arsenal faithful will be desperate to hear he’s healthy.

SANTI CAZORLA

MID, Arsenal FC

5.5

Again, not much came off for him today. Saw red as well for an unwise challenge on Fabregas.

AARON RAMSEY

MID, Arsenal FC

6.6

Had a good opportunity for goal but elected to take a touch and lost it. Not much else to say.

MESUT OZIL

MID, Arsenal FC

6.0

Not a good day at the office. Didn’t help Arsenal transition into the rare counterattacks particularly well.

ALEXIS SANCHEZ

MID, Arsenal FC

6.0

Not good and at this rate is verging on becoming an attacking liability.

THEO WALCOTT

ST, Arsenal FC

7.0

While Theo gives Arsenal pace, you sacrifice a great deal. Unable to hold the ball up, a poor passer, he’s not a center forward. His best weapon is his runs, but was consistently offside and didn’t aid at all in any sweeping counter.

CALUM CHAMBERS

CB, Arsenal FC

6.8

Had a good couple tackles on Diego Costa. Unlucky to be the deflection for Chelsea’s second.

ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN

MID, Arsenal FC

6.5

Came on to chase the game. Ran around a bit.

OLIVIER GIROUD

ST, Arsenal FC

6.5

Would have liked to see him at the beginning of the second half and Oxlade-Chamberlain introduced later on. When down to 10 men, Olivier Giroud’s ability to be a pressure release valve at the halfway line and his set piece ability would serve Arsenal well.

• Published on 09/19/2015 at 10:06 AM GMT
• Last updated on 09/19/2015 at 10:06 AM GMT