After another dismal night at the Emirates, Metro runs the rule over each player in Arsenal’s Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich.
Arsenal:
Wojciech Szczesny 4/10
A poor parry gave Muller his second and was lucky to get away with another later on.
A poor parry gave Muller his second and was lucky to get away with another later on.
Bacary Sagna 6
Got forward regularly and kept Ribery at bay.
Got forward regularly and kept Ribery at bay.
Laurent Koscielny 5
Lacked the command and authority to deal with the dangerous Munich strikeforce.
Lacked the command and authority to deal with the dangerous Munich strikeforce.
Per Mertesacker 5
Solid when called upon directly, but lacked shape with Koscielny from crosses.
Solid when called upon directly, but lacked shape with Koscielny from crosses.
Thomas Vermaelen 6
Targeted for most of the game and given little support, but remained reasonably robust in an unfamiliar position.
Targeted for most of the game and given little support, but remained reasonably robust in an unfamiliar position.
Mikel Arteta 5
Neat and tidy as ever but made little impact on a night when Arsenal were desperately crying out for some creativity.
Neat and tidy as ever but made little impact on a night when Arsenal were desperately crying out for some creativity.
Jack Wilshere 7
Silky in possession and always showed desire to take the game to Munich.
Silky in possession and always showed desire to take the game to Munich.
Aaron Ramsey 5
Saw a lot of possession but never really looked dangerous, despite good work rate. Subbed.
Saw a lot of possession but never really looked dangerous, despite good work rate. Subbed.
Santi Cazorla 5
Had a poor night on the flanks with final ball unusually poor.
Had a poor night on the flanks with final ball unusually poor.
Lukas Podolski 6
Struggled to get involved but kept his cool to head in a potential lifeline. Subbed.
Struggled to get involved but kept his cool to head in a potential lifeline. Subbed.
Theo Walcott 5
Isolated for long periods and never took the few chances to exploit his pace.
Isolated for long periods and never took the few chances to exploit his pace.
Substitutes: Olivier Giroud 5, Tomas Rosicky 6
Bayern Munich:
Neuer 6, Lahm 7, Van Buyten 6, Dante 6, Alaba 7, Martinez 7, Schweinsteiger 6, Kroos 7 (Gustavo 6), Muller 6, Ribery 5 (Robben 7), Mandzukic 6 (Gomez 5)
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