Player Ratings

Now it is sinking it a bit more that we can really avenge 3 years ago let's rate the performers today.

Fabianski - 8 - Competent when called upon and played a massive role in the shoot-out, Wenger's loyalty to him paid off

Sagna - 7 - Solid throughout with his typical 2-3 special deliveries

Mert - 7.5 - Penalty was rash and looked a tiny bit shaky without Kos in the first half but showed great character in the end fantastic shift from him

TV - 6.5 - Most the opposition danger is always in his zone of the field but very good on the ball wasn't bad by any means

Monreal - 6 - Was a lot better today than he has been to be fair to him but didn't do contribute too much either.

Arteta - 7 - I felt he was hiding and was lacking influence in the first half but after the goal he was getting on the ball a lot more and breaking up Wigan's play a fair bit albeit illegally at times. Put the momentum with us with the 1st pen.

Ramsey - 7 - A tad rusty but very tidy at times and was always trying to make things happen, got a good glimpse of the enthusiasm we've missed in the middle. Solid comeback

Santi - 6.5 - Still has higher standards than demonstrated today but is still so cute and clever with the ball at feet kept us ticking in spells.

Ox - 8 - Was unlucky hitting the bar, was a big threat and I'm so grateful he was available just in the nick of time you felt he'd be a threat and he was deserved some kind of stat today through an assist or goal.

Poldi - 6.5 - Was very quiet early on but later was trying to make us find a way back into the game. His momentum was killed on the sub though.

Sanogo - 6.5 - This rating feels a bit harsh but the lack of a goal probably defines it however he gave us something we've missed for so long which was an overall threat, was a handful for them and his mobility was refreshing.

Gibbs - 7.5 - Was very effective and was an upgrade on Monreal. Decision making in the final 3rd still let's him down but gave us some good energy

Giroud - 6 - Came on and gave us a good option but still didn't threaten much, showed bottle on the penalty

Kallstrom - N/A special mention to his penalty though

Wenger (a few weeks back): Kallstrom may have "that one important goal" in him. Credit where it is due Mr. Wenger