See how Arsenal’s starting XI rated in their game against Anderlecht.
Anderlecht proved two weeks ago that they are no pushovers, and Arsenal were reminded of that again tonight, with Anderlecht fighting back from three down to take a deserved point.
Here’s how Arsenal’s individual players rated:
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GK) Wojciech Szczesny – 6
Nothing the keeper could do as he watched the goals fly past him.
DR) Calum Chambers – 5.5
Started the game well but was skinned for Anderlecht’s second goal.
DC) Per Mertesacker – 5
Seemed to be coping well, but was caught out late on, as Aleksandar Mitrovic ran across him to head home.
DC) Nacho Monreal – 4.5
The Spaniard is playing out of position and it shows, as he gave away the penalty for Anderlecht’s second. Lucky that he wasn’t send off.
DL) Kieran Gibbs – 5.5
Strong in attack, but gave Anderlecht’s right sided players far too much space to cross, which lead to several chances and the third goal.
DM) Mikel Arteta – 5.5
Doesn’t have the defensive ability to play as a destroyer, and looked out of sorts before his early exit.
CM) Aaron Ramsey – 5
Got forward a lot, but didn’t control the game late on when it needed slowing down.
AM) Santi Cazorla 4.5
All too quiet once again, especially when the going got tough.
LW) Alexis Sanchez – 8.5
Dragged the entire Arsenal team after him once again, and will surely soon get tired of carrying ten players on his back.
ST) Danny Welbeck – 6.5
Played well, but perhaps should have scored against a makeshift, youthful Anderlecht defence.
RW) Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 7
Scored a great goal, and was a real threat down both sides of the pitch.