Arsenal
David Ospina – (8/10)
Proved more than a capable backup for the missing Petr Cech. Ospina was Arsenal’s best player on the park and kept Arsenal in the game with a couple of outstanding saves.
Hector Bellerin – (7/10)
Was worried by the ventures of Danny Rose down Arsenal’s right and was cautioned for a rough foul on the English left-back. His best moment came when he kept his composure and coolly passed it to Aaron Ramsey for the opener.
Trending
Per Mertesacker – (6/10)
Should have done a lot better to deny Harry Kane a shot for Spurs’ second. It won’t be long before he sees more time on the Arsenal bench than on the pitch.
Gabriel – (7/10)
A few awkward moments aside, the Brazilian showed a real zeal on a day it was was really required.
Kieran Gibbs – (7/10)
Dealt well with the threat of Kyle Walker’s pace down the Spurs right. Showed a big heart in the face of a lot of Spurs pressure.
Mohamed Elneny – (7.5/10)
Put in a real shift in his first Premier League start for the Gunners. Had to pull out every think he had left in his stock after the dismissal of Coquelin to help keep Spurs at bay.
Francis Coquelin – (3.5/10)
His red card was the turning point. Nearly gifted Spurs a victory. Certainly showed them the way in via a couple innocuous moments that he won’t be proud of.
Mesut Ozil – (5.5/10)
Didn’t have enough opportunities to get on the ball and dictate play. Sadly, a non-factor today.
Aaron Ramsey – (7/10)
A smart finish help Arsenal take the lead against the run of play. While his work rate was outstanding, he never really threatened down the right as he drifted in time and again.
Alexis Sanchez – (6.5/10)
Quiet for most of the game except for the moment when he pulled Arsenal back with his goal.
Danny Welbeck – (7/10)
Troubled the Spurs backline with his pace and was at time Arsenal’s only out ball. Kept his head up to find Hector Bellerin who helped create Arsenal’s opener.
Substitutes
Olivier Giroud – (6.5/10)
Came on for Elneny in the 74th minute. Brought on late to find an equaliser and he helped Arsene Wenger achieve just that.
Mathieu Flamini – (N/A)
Came on for Welbeck in the 83rd minute. Brought on late to help the Gunner shut up shop.
Joel Campbell – (N/A)
Came on for Ozil in the 89th minute. No time for making an impact for the Costa Rican.
