Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez has ended his goal drought.
Arsenal claimed a 2-1 victory against QPR to maintain their top three position in the table after goals from Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez.
With many of their rivals winning, it was imperative for the Gunners to maintain their lead and not lose ground in the race for the Champions League.
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Here is how the Arsenal players rated against QPR.
GK) David Ospina – 6
Didn’t get a strong hand to Austin’s strike and made some nervy punches instead of catching the ball.
RB) Hector Bellerin – 7
Continues his rise as Arsenal’s first choice full-back and defended against Hoillet well.
CB) Gabriel – 6
Didn’t look comfortable during his time on the pitch and struggled to handle Bobby Zamora. Went off before half-time with a muscle injury.
CB) Per Mertesacker – 7
Looked back to his commanding self, winning his aerial duels and leading his back four.
LB) Kieran Gibbs – 6
One his personal battle with Matt Phillips but was at fault for the goal and a bizarre moment with the ball hitting his back almost giving Phillips a goal.
CDM) Francis Coquelin – 7
Donning a mask due to a broken nose and his importance to the side was visible as he continued to get stuck-in and protect the back four.
CM) Santi Cazorla – 7
After a nervy first half, the real Cazorla stood up and dominated the game as many know he can.
CAM) Mesut Ozil – 7
Couldn’t get into the game in the first half as Arsenal didn’t get a foothold in the game. Grew later on and could’ve scored a goal.
AMR) Tomas Rosicky – 7
One of the sole reasons as to why his team upped the pace in the second half with one moment of brilliance almost setting up Ozil with a tap-in.
AML) Alexis Sanchez – 8
Finally ended his goal drought and his endeavor has returned, at times too individual but finally scored a wonderful goal which proved to be the winner.
CF) Olivier Giroud – 8
Held the ball up marvelously and his sheer determination opened the scoring.
Substitutes:
Laurent Koscielny – 6
Came on for the injured Gabriel in the first half and could’ve gotten closer to Austin before the forward fired home.
Danny Welbeck – N/A
Came on for the dying embers of the game as Arsenal ran down the clock.