How the Irons rated against the Gunners
O’Brien: Difficult to understand why the more attacking Demel was not given the role. Low quality performance 4
Reid: Gave away the penalty and a very uncertain display at times 5
Tomkins: Missed one decent chance but set up the goal. Defensively just ok 6
Cresswell: The usual fine performance at goth ends of the pitch 7
Song: Over elaborated in front of his former boss – not his finest hour 5
Amalfitano: Staked a big claim for a regular starting spot, inventive and creative 7
Downing: Busy and always looking for the killer ball 6
Kouyate: First goal for the club as he comes back to his best 6
Carroll: Gave Mertesacker a real ‘mare at times – another all action show 6
Sakho: Just failed to get on the end of a far post ball which could have changed everything but usual non-stop work rate 6
Subs: Demel (5), Nolan (5), Valencia (6).