AML) Lukas Podolski – 9/10
Zipped a low finish into the corner of Adrian’s net, just four minutes after West Ham had taken the lead. Barely celebrated, knowing there was plenty of work to be done, and nearly scored with a fizzing freekick in the second. The German then rocketed another left-footed strike into the net, justifying his manager’s decision to start him from the off.
FC) Olivier Giroud – 7/10
Missed a glorious chance in the first, when he tried a delicate finish instead of putting his foot through it. Made up for it though with an excellently taken strike that gave Arsenal the lead before the hour mark.
Subs:
Aaron Ramsey – 7/10 – Showed Arsenal fans exactly what they’ve been missing. He was everywhere when he came on, and assisted Podolski’s second with a deft header.
Carl Jenkinson – n/a – Only on for a few minutes.
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