We assess the performances of Arsenal’s players against Hull City today.
David Ospina 6 – claimed crosses well and made a few comfortable saves. Solid enough, without really impressing.
Hector Bellerin 7 – good pace to get forward and support the attack, caused problems for the Hull defence. Could still improve his end product but another promising display.
Calum Chambers 6 – solid, dealt with the more physically imposing Sagbo well, showed a good reading of the game too.
Per Mertesacker 7 – has had a tough few weeks but bounced back with the opening goal, a towering header from a corner kick. Decent defensively but rarely troubled in behind, where his recent struggles have stemmed.
Nacho Monreal 6 – like most of the defence, Monreal was solid but wasn’t really tested. Offered support up the left hand side and broke up play well.
Francis Coquelin 6 – lucky not to be sent off for a ridiculous lunge, but offered bite to the midfield again. Passing was a little hit and miss, but serves a purpose in front of the Arsenal defence.
Tomas Rosicky 7 – had a couple of impressive driving runs forward. Has made an impressive return to the starting line-up in recent weeks and continued good form here.
Santi Cazorla 8 – another great display from Cazorla, who has hit a real purple patch in recent weeks. Superb creativity and vision to supply the likes of Sanchez and Walcott.
Theo Walcott 5 – this may seem harsh, but Walcott failed to impress. That’s totally understandable though. This was a game to help build up his fitness levels, and whilst he should have scored after being played through on goal, he’ll be content with his run out.
Joel Campbell 5 – should’ve scored early on, and tried to get involved but too often made the wrong decision or things just didn’t come off for him.
Alexis Sanchez 9 – outstanding again, Sanchez continues to prove that he’s one of the best players in England right now. Bright, inventive and capped off with a superb goal, Hull just couldn’t cope with the Chilean.
Substitutes
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 6 – had a couple of impressive runs forward in a 15 minute cameo.
Chuba Akpom and Ainsley Maitland-Niles also came on, but combined for just two touches.
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