DC) Per Mertesacker – 7/10
Headed away most of what West Ham threw at Arsenal, and did so with his usual composure. Clearly enjoyed being back alongside his fit again partner Laurent Koscielny.
DC) Laurent Koscielny – 6/10
Back into the side. Koscielny took some time to get up to pace of the game, but actually dealt with the predicted danger Andy Carroll pretty well. The powerful English striker barely got a sniff.
DL) Thomas Vermaelen – 7/10
Deployed in an unnatural left-back position, Vermaelen did pretty well – even managing to get forward and overlap Lukas Podolski in front of him on two or three occasions.
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