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Ratings: Arsenal 4-0 Aston Villa: Ozil On Form For Classy Gunners
Arsenal retained the FA Cup with a stunning performance to see-off Aston Villa 4-0 at Wembley this evening thanks to goals from Walcott, Sanchez, Mertesacker and Giroud. Here are my ratings:
Szczesny 6/10 – Very little to do other than claim a few crosses. Wasn’t given the opportunity to show what he can do due to Villa’s lack of threat.
Bellerin 6.5/10 – Always keen to get forward and join the attacks. Given no trouble at the back.
Koscielny 7/10 – Dealt with the threat of Benteke with ease.
Mertesacker 7/10 – Comfortable at the back and popped up with another Wembley goal.
Monreal 6.5/10 – Quietly went about his business and put in another solid display.
Coquelin 7/10 – Wasn’t as busy as we might have expected but still protected the defence when needed and played some lovely passes.
Cazorla 8/10 – Given MOTM by the BBC for his superb all-round display. He was everywhere.
Ramsey 7/10 – Not at his most influential as he was played at right-wing again, but still put in a decent shift.
Ozil 9/10 – Outstanding display. Pulled the strings and was comfortably the best player on the pitch for me. Showed his world class talent on the big stage.
Alexis 8/10 – Another stunning goal to round-off an excellent debut season at the club.
Walcott 8/10 – Superb opening goal with his wrong foot. He offers so much more than Giroud through the middle with his movement and pace. Could have had a hat-trick on another day.
Subs:
Giroud 7/10 – Lovely outside of the foot finish to make it 4-0 late on.
Wilshere 6/10 – Glad he made an appearance at the cup final.
The Ox N/A
Great performance. FA Cup winners again. Most successful FA Cup team in history. Stunning way to end the season. I’m off for a drink…..