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Ratings as Arsenal Make a Meal Of It v Swans


By Matty Sadler
October 15 2016

What should've been a comfortable victory against the worst Swansea side we've faced in the Premier League was made into hard work because of two individual mistakes from Granit Xhaka. Fortunately we did just enough to get across the line with all three points.

Cech - 6. One poor kick in the first half. Made a number of comfortable saves from headers in both halves.

Bellerin - 7. Got forward to great effect in the first half but obviously forced to reign it in, in the second half.
Mustafi - 7. Solid and stepped up well a number of times, but either he or Koscielny lost Borja for Swansea's second.
Koscielny - 7. Solid, but either he or Mustafi lost Borja for Swansea's second.
Monreal - 6. Comfortable first half, but had no answer for Barrow in the second half.

Xhaka - 5. At fault for Swansea's first goal after losing possession and sent off for a cynical foul on Barrow. Did okay otherwise but can't ignore those two incidents.
Cazorla - 7. Quietly efficient.

Walcott - 7. Scored two poacher's goals in the first half but missed two sitters in the second half and also hit the post. Offside too many times.
Ozil - 6. Mixed bag today but scored a great volley in the second half. Offside too many times.
Iwobi - 7. Used the ball excellently as usual. Was surprised he was substituted.

Alexis - 7. Also a mixed bag today but played an excellent part in Walcott's first and Ozil's goal.

Subs:

Coquelin - 6. Slotted into midfield.
Oxlade-Chamberlain - N/A. One excellent run at the end where Walcott really should've scored.
Gibbs - N/A. Was very disappointed when he tried to cross when he should've just kept the ball in the corner.

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