DM: Francis Coquelin – 7/10
All Arsenal says: “The French midfielder went about his business quietly once again, but was thrust into the spotlight when Aleksander Mitrovic raked his studs down the 24-year-old’s shin. He took a number of hits to protect the ball throughout the game, and the only criticism is that he slowed our forward momentum when on the ball – not what he is there to do.”
CM: Santi Cazorla – 6/10
All Arsenal says: “Cazorla hasn’t been at his best recently, and his passing was once again below par against Newcastle.”
CAM: Aaron Ramsey – 6.5/10
All Arsenal says: “The Welshman made a number of fantastic runs off the ball, but was a little wasteful when he was given chances.”
RAM: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 6.5/10
All Arsenal says: “Although the Ox was instrumental in the goal that gave us the win, he was incredibly sloppy on the ball for most of the game. We benefited from having his width in the side, but he definitely could have done more.”
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