Arsenal vs Tottenham Player Ratings

7.7. Had a lot of work to do and he did it magnificently. Was helpless on the two goals. Kane’s was unreal and Alderweireld’s was a product of that zonal marking. Still looks so nervous in goal, making some skiddish reactions, but he was always ready to make a clutch save and that’s what matters. Definitely deserves massive credit for the show he put on today.. GK. Arsenal FC. DAVID OSPINA

8.0. MAN OF THE MATCH. Fantastic day for Bellerin. Very solid defensively and picked out the pass that found Ramsey, who found the goal. He would notch the second assist as well in a performance that will surely go down as one of his best. Very solid from Bellerin, especially considering that Ramsey was not exactly helping him out much on the right flank.. RB. Arsenal FC. HECTOR BELLERIN

6.3. Mertesacker is getting incredibly enigmatic. He switched off at times today, but at times his timing was impeccable. Very little consistency to be found in our captain. That’s not a good trait to have.. CB. Arsenal FC. PER MERTESACKER

6.7. Looked a lot better than he has, except for that fantastic clearance that almost beat Ospina to the top corner. He and Mertesacker make me incredibly nervous. All the time.. CB. Arsenal FC. GABRIEL PAULISTA

Great showing from the Englishman. Finally got a start in an important game and it was an impressive showing. Got forward incredibly well, showcasing his pace and defend with zeal. Frustrated Kyle Walker on numerous charges forward.. LB. Arsenal FC. KIERAN GIBBS. 7.0

Arsenal FC. MOHAMED ELNENY. 6.8. This is why Elneny was purchased. He was not flashy, he was not particularly unstoppable, but he was in control. He didn’t give the ball away, he didn’t make glaring mistakes. He just did his job. Strange that we have to celebrate that. . MID

MID. Arsenal FC. FRANCIS COQUELIN. 4.3. I have no qualms giving Coquelin the lowest rating since Mertesacker’s 0.9 against Chelsea. Coquelin had two completely ridiculous challenges. Both accounted for a yellow card and got him sent off in the 55th minute with Arsenal up 1-0. What could be worse? Immediately Tottenham countered and took the lead. Horrible, horrible day for Coquelin.

5.8. Speaking of horrible days, where was Mesut Ozil? He failed to create a single chance for the first time this Premier League season (it also happened against Bayern Munich in Germany). In big games like this, you need your big names showing up. I was not even sure Ozil was on the pitch.. MID. Arsenal FC. MESUT OZIL

ALEXIS SANCHEZ. 7.4. Alexis tries so, so hard to make a difference and it was wonderful to finally see it come off. His goal saved the day, which should get the little Chilean going again. Being the hero has a way of doing that. Was also <a href=. MID. Arsenal FC

Just a nice, nondescript 6.0. The goal was beautiful and something out of a fairy tale. But the rest of the game surrounding it was, well, a bit rough. Was dispossessed seven times. Gave the ball away ridiculously, once was in Arsenal’s goal box. He then proceeded to not fight to get the ball back. Absolutely must learn how to main tain the ball.. MID. Arsenal FC. AARON RAMSEY. 6.0

6.2. A bit of a mixed bag for Welbeck. Definitely provided a very useful asset going forward and was the first architect of the Ramsey goal. But he provided very little threat on goal himself and gave the ball away a little too easily. Likely a bit nervy given the start up front.. MID. Arsenal FC. DANNY WELBECK

Arsenal FC. OLIVIER GIROUD. 6.0. Came on to give Arsenal some aerial help but never received any sort of service.. ST

6.1. Came on for Danny Welbeck, relieving Ramsey of sole holding midfield duties. Did not give away a penalty with his first touch. Good day.. MID. Arsenal FC. MATHIEU FLAMINI

6.0. Really wanted to give him a 10.o just for being himself. Campbell was the best player against Swansea, was taken off early, and was given five minutes of play against Tottenham. It is injustice, but oh well.. MID. Arsenal FC. JOEL CAMPBELL