Arsenal
failed to pick up the three points against West Ham United in their Premier League opening game
at Emirate Stadium. The Hammers won the game by two goals to nil, thanks to
Arsenal new goalkeeper Petr Cech as he made two
mistakes which cost the goals.
STARTING ELEVEN
Petr Cech - 5/10
Cech
failed to make an impact in his first game for Arsenal in the Premier League. The
World Class keeper made two mistakes which both led to goals.
Mathieu Debuchy - 6/10
The
Frenchman started the match ahead of last season’s star Hector Bellerin,
however he was not on his top form.
Per Mertesacker - 7/10
Diafra
Sakho could have easily broken the deadlock but the German center-back made a
vital interception. He was also solid in aerial balls.
Laurent Koscielny - 5.5/10
A
poor day for the Frenchman. Koscielny was not upto his mark, failed to track
their attackers.
Nacho Monreal - 5/10
Monreal
failed to mark his man Cheikhou Kouyate as he scored a free header from the free
kick.
Francis Coquelin – 5.5/10
Coquelin
worked hard but was not good in passing the ball.
Aaron Ramsey - 6/10
The
Welshman was unfortunate as the free kick on which Hammers scored the goal was conceded by him.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 7/10
The
Englishman was Arsenal’s top performer. He made an amazing effort on goal when
he hit a great volley outside the box.
Mesut Ozil - 5/10
Ozil
failed to create enough chances for his teammates. He failed to find Olivier
Giroud.
Santi Cazorla - 5/10
Cazorla
tested himself in various positions throughout the game but unfortunately was not able to get on top of his form.
Olivier Giroud – 4.5/10
Giroud
could have scored Arsenal’s first goal of the season but failed to convert the
few opportunities into goals.
SUBSTITUTES
Theo Walcott - 5/10
Failed
to make any influence from the bench.
Alexis Sanchez - 5.5/10
The
Chilean worked hard in the short period of time and was the real threat to the opponent
defenders.
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