Arsenal player ratings following the 3-2 win over Brighton at the Falmer Stadium in the FA Cup…
It was a tense ending to a game that ended up being a lot tighter than it initially looked. Arsenal were helped by Brighton being remarkably poor in the first half, but the home side came to life in the second period.
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Here are the Arsenal ratings for their 3-2 win over Brighton in the FA Cup…
GK) Wojciech Szczesny – 6.0
The Pole had almost nothing to do in the first half, but didn’t look totally assured when he was tested a little more in the second 45.
RB) Calum Chambers – 6.5
The young defender looked excellent in the early goings, and provided a superb assist for Theo Walcott’s goal. He struggled slightly more in the second half, with a lot of pressure coming down Brighton’s left side.
CB) Laurent Koscielny – 6.5
Was arguably slightly at fault for both Brighton’s goals, but was largely solid in defence.
CB) Nacho Monreal – 6.0
The Spaniard is a mystery at times, and was fairly poor today. He stood off the Brighton attackers far too often, and was poor in the air.
LB) Kieran Gibbs – 7.0
The most solid of Arsenal’s defenders, provided good attacking width down the left side.
DM) Mathieu Flamini – 6.0
Francis Coquelin’s recent performances have highlighted just how poor Mathieu Flamini has been this season. He just isn’t making the grade at Arsenal any more.
CM) Aaron Ramsey – 6.5
The Welshman isn’t looking himself just yet, and looked really rusty at times.
CAM) Tomas Rosicky – 8.5
A superb assist and the goal of the game, unquestionably the best player on the pitch.
RAM) Theo Walcott – 7.5
Still showed a few signs of rust, but took his goal really well.
LAM) Mesut Ozil – 7.0
His return to action was marked with a goal, but he began to visibly tire in the second half.
ST) Olivier Giroud – 7.5
Fantastic hold up play from the French forward, who really kept the Brighton defenders busy. He was noticeably missed when taken off.
Substitute) Chuba Akpom – 7.5
The youngster was dangerous going forward, but with Brighton pressing Arsenal needed more of a presence up front; someone to hold up the ball.
Substitute) Alexis Sanchez – 6.5
He looked a constant danger, and tested the keeper a few times. He was dispossessed far too often however, and should have been looking to hold onto the ball rather than shoot from dead ball situations.
Substitute) Francis Coquelin – 7.5
He was brought on to see out the game, and Arsenal looked infinitely more stable with him in the side.