My Arsenal player ratings from tonight’s game against Everton

Here are my Arsenal player ratings from tonight’s 0-0 draw with Everton (feel free to argue or agree with me):

Wojciech Szczesny – Back in the team because Lukasz Fabianski was sidelined through injury. Commanded his box well and positioning was pretty much spot on throughout. Kept a clean sheet. 7/10

Bacary Sagna – Was defensively brilliant and full of energy. Worked hard for the team but his delivery into the box was poor as ever. 6/10

Per Mertesacker – Handled the threat of Victor Anichebe well enough and was composed on the ball. Pretty much won everything in the air tonight. 7/10

Laurent Koscielny – The Frenchman’s positioning was superb and in general was mistake-free tonight. Enthusiastic throughout and proved why he is currently our best centre-back in our squad. 7.5/10

Kieran Gibbs – Had a mixed night, done well going forward but was a bit suspect when defending. Looked more livelier when Podolski came on, making overlaps and trying to create something from the wide position. 5/10

Mikel Arteta – Fought hard, was composed on the ball and kept things neat and tidy in midfield. Another good performance from the Spaniard. 7/10

Aaron Ramsey – Was everywhere tonight! Was full of energy and always wanted the ball which was pleasing to see. Didn’t do anything complicated and always looked to drive the team forward. Man of the Match. 8/10

Jack Wilshere – Was half a yard off the pace, misplaced a few passes and lost possession unnecessarily in midfield when he could have released it to one of his team-mate. Complained a lot rather than getting on with the game. Looks unfit. Was taken off in the 68th. 4/10

Theo Walcott – Was very, very quite tonight. Was pretty much anonymous in the first-half but managed to get behind Leighton Baines in the second 45. Final touch was lacking and never really threatened the Everton back-line with his pace. Disappointing. 3/10

Santi Cazorla – The little Spaniard once again showcased his technical ability and passing range but was unable to find that killer pass tonight. Did well, but seen him perform a whole lot better. 6/10

Olivier Giroud – Done well in the aerial duels, but was poor in front of goal. Missed a sitter in the first-half and should have really scored in the second from close range but blazed the ball over the bar. Left his shooting boots at home. 5/10

SUBS:

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – Came on for Wilshere with 30 minutes left to play and was lively. Shifted the ball around well and wasn’t afraid to push forward and have a go at Everton’s defence. Deserves to start Arsenal’s next game. 6/10

Lukas Podolski – Replaced Theo in the 68th minute. Got forward well and tried to deliver balls into the box but to no prevail. 5/10

Nacho Monreal – Came on for Gibbs in the 90th minute and had a few touches of the ball. Booked. N/A

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