Arsenal won 3-0 against Burnley today, but how did Arsene Wenger’s side fare individually against the Clarets?
Wojciech Szczesny 7 – was decisive when Burnley counter attacked, coming out of his area to sweep up.
Calum Chambers 7 – shaky in possession to start the game but settled down and scored the second goal in a decent display.
Per Mertesacker 6 – questionable as ever in possession and caught on the break at times, but was strong in the air and got the ball away from danger.
Nacho Monreal 6 – was given some problems by the pace and movement of Danny Ings and Marvin Sordell, and looks out of position at centre back.
Kieran Gibbs 7 – continues to be one of Arsenal’s more consistent performers, giving another fine showing at left back with great energy to attack and defend.
Mikel Arteta 6 – kept the ball moving in midfield but didn’t really impose himself on the game much alongside Flamini.
Mathieu Flamini 6 – playing two holding players against Burnley seemed redundant, but did break up counter attacks well.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 7 – was active down the right hand side, putting in a whopping 17 crosses, and often troubled with his pace and dribbling.
Santi Cazorla 6 – his long wait for a goal continues. Having not hit the back of the net since January, Cazorla’s display today was symptomatic of that, struggling in front of goal again.
Alexis Sanchez 9 – outstanding from the first whistle to the last. Sanchez bagged two goals and was instrumental in all of the Gunners’ attacks with his livewire style.
Danny Welbeck 8 – lively, direct and full of running, Welbeck was a constant headache for the Burnley defence throughout.
Subs
Aaron Ramsey 7 – went close with a long range shot and got on the ball regularly after coming on for Arteta with 30 minutes to play.
Lukas Podolski 7 – a promising display from the German, who went close to scoring twice, including hitting a rasping volley against the woodwork.
Theo Walcott 6 – didn’t really get involved, but his return is a huge boost to the Gunners.
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