Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal: Player Ratings

by Jamie Clark

Tomas Rosicky: Looked up for facing his former club, played part in build up for goal. Subbed. 6/10. Mesut Ozil: Limited influence, but played a part in the goal. Covered in defence when Dortmund countered. Former Schalke man needed to do more against Bavarian rivals. 5.5/10. Santi Cazorla: Came so deep to get possession that he could not hurt Dortmund first half. Subbed on a quiet showing. 5/10. Olivier Giroud: Shackled well by Subotic and Sokratis during the first half, but grew into statute thereafter and got assist for the winner. French striker made chance for Ramsey later on too. Saw shot in a prone state cleared off line. Subbed as he tired. 6/10. Subs: Nacho Monreal: Given 15-20 minutes to give Gibbs better protection than Cazorla. This is a go to combination Wenger seems to use when shutting up shop in big games. 5.5/10. Nicklas Bendtner: Came on in 90th minute, so barely got a kick. Rating N/A. Thomas Vermaelen: Only on for stoppage time to see out a famous win. Rating N/A. Who was your man of the match? Have your say below.

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Jamie Clark is a qualified Web Journalist after undergoing professional training at the University of Sheffield. A prolific and accredited sports writer, he also enjoys classic comedy, historic fiction, 80s music and heritage.