Here's how the players rated in their memorable 3-2 win at Arsenal.
Vicente Guaita
Could do little for the goals but made two crucial saves late on. Firmly established as the clubs number one now. 8
Joel Ward
Should’ve done better with his close-range effort, but defensively was fantastic. In for Van Aanholt and on today’s performance will be keeping that spot. 8
Scott Dann
It’s been said he’s lost his pace but he reads the very well. Solid game from the centreback, as you expect and won everything in the air, in both boxes. 9
Martin Kelly
Fantastic at the heart of the defence. Made one great tackle in the first half to deny Lacazette. A showing that would’ve done his starting credentials no-harm. 9
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Dealt with the threat of Ozil and Kolasinac well, blocked all bar one cross form that side and didn’t get past once. Another sterling display. 7
Luka Milivojevic
His dead-ball striking was at his very best. Every corner and free-kick was on point. Should’ve done better for Aubameyang’s goal. 8
READ: Report: Arsenal 2-3 Crystal Palace
Cheikhou Kouyate
The leggy midfielder was everywhere. Arsenal’s middle men didn’t fancy the physical side of it. Unlucky to be denied a goal in the first half. 8
Max Meyer
The one midfielder who got on the ball frequently and looked to thread Benteke and Zaha through. So composed on the ball and has a touch of class about him. 8
James McArthur
Made amends for missing a one on one with his goal. Dogged display from the Scot.7
Wilfried Zaha
Terrorised the Arsenal back four with his pace. Jenkinson was replaced at the break but Maitland-Niles didn’t fair much better. 9
Christian Benteke
His confidence was sky high after his strike and it brought out the best in those around him. He looked close to his best. 8
Subs:
Andros Townsend -N/A
Jordan Ayew-N/A
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article