Arsenal - Chelsea Player Ratings

Arsenal - Chelsea Player Ratings

Fabianski 6.5 Restored to the side and a good display overall. Made several good catches and came forward several times to assist his defence. But could possibly have done better for the Chelsea goal.

Sagna 7.5 Excellent defensive display. No-nonsense attitude and kept his focus for the full ninety minutes. Not bad attacking either.

Djourou 8 Superb. An absolute tower in defence and did not give anything anyway at all. Composed throughout and very good in defeating Chelsea’s aerial threat at the end. Now can we have him as a first choice centre-back, please?

Koscielny 6 Coped with Drogba well enough and gave his very best. But was beaten for Ivanovic’s goal and appeared nervy from then on.

Clichy 7 Much improved display despite some lapses in concentration when he gave the ball away. However, he defended very well and was energetic throughout.

Fabregas 8.5 A true inspirational leader on the pitch as he reminded us who the real playmaker in this team is. Whenever in possession, he would create and split the Chelsea defence with outstanding through balls. Scored and assisted. And you know what the best part is ? He has not yet peaked physically this season and will get even better.

Wilshere 7 A fighter in midfield who never gives up despite again being the target of some meaty challenges. Still not yet the finished product especially when required to give the killer ball but he is looking an accomplished player in every game he plays.

Song 9 My man of the match. I know others will say Fabregas or Walcott but for me his industry and physical presence is just what made this game safe for us. He helped the defence so many times and made a great Vieira-styled run when he dribbled through the Chelsea midfield. As I have said many times, Wenger is trying to improve his attacking display and he was rewarded with the goal which really gave us the belief today.

Nasri 7 Should have scored with an absolute peach of a lob but Cech made a world-class save for me. Should have done better with a chance late on and I think he was carrying an injury in the last twenty minutes.

Walcott 8 I thought it was going to be one of those days when his touch was letting him down at the beginning of the game. But suddenly looked all fired up around the half-hour mark when he he beat Cole for the first time. Terrorised Chelsea with his pace in the second half and selflessly set up Fabregas for the second goal. Well-taken goal too.

Van Persie 6.5 Still beginning to feel his way back into games but his intelligent movement and touches kept Chelsea on their toes throughout the game. Good decision to start with him as he is certainly extremely creative and the trio Fabregas-Van Persie- Nasri links up really well.