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Arsenal vs West Bromwich Albion: Complete Player Ratings

ByFinn Laister-Smith|
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal left it late but secured a 1-0 win against West Brom after an 84th minute header from Olivier Giroud. Here are Pain In the Arsenal’s Player Ratings.

Arsenal were definitely lucky that they had their French forward on the field, as their other star players failed to create a goal through the first 80 minutes.

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Albion defended with ten men behind the ball and they defended well, staying compact for most of the game. Jonny Evans particularly impressed.

From an Arsenal perspective this win is crucial, as it builds some confidence going into a run of winnable games. Matches against Crystal Palace, Swansea, Burnley, and Watford are ones in which the Gunners should be taking all three points from.

Here are the player ratings.