Aaron Ramsey – 7
Arsenal have clearly missed the Welshman, who despite being rusty at times in the middle looked creative and one of the side’s best goal threats. Substituted for Kim Kallstrom in extra-time.
Mikel Arteta – 4
Another poor display from the Spaniard, who showed no incentive to pass forwards and was outdone by the Latics in the middle of the park. Scored his penalty though in the shootout.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 8
Was the north Londoners’ best player and was always a source of creativity down the right flank and showed real purpose and desire to win the game, clattering the crossbar in extra-time.
Santi Cazorla – 6
Was asked to play in the No.10 role with the continued absence of Mesut Ozil due to injury, but the Spain international was missing for much of the game. Netted the winning penalty though.
Lukas Podolski – 5
The German cut a frustrated figure on the left hand side and made some wrong decisions when the Gunners were in promising positions. Replaced by Olivier Giroud.
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