West Bromwich Albion
Ben Foster – 3.5/10
The English shot-stopper had a bad day in the office. Ozil’s shot nearly squirmed underneath him, but the 33-year-old couldn’t have done much for Arsenal’s opener. Foster was guilty of poor wall placement for Sanchez’s second.
Craig Dawson – 6/10
The 25-year-old was at hand to clear Ozil’s shot off the line after Foster had made a mess of it. Was good on the overlap, but couldn’t do much for either of the Gunners’ goals.
Gareth McAuley – 6.5/10
Was unlucky to see his header cannon off the crossbar in the 33rd minute. The veteran defender made a few key interceptions, but failed to keep Arsenal’s attacking players subdued.
Jonny Evans – 5.5/10
The former Manchester United man put in a decent performance and even blocked Ozil’s early shot. But couldn’t do much for either of the goals that his side conceded.
James Chester – 3.5/10
After a nervy first-half was replaced at half-time by Jonas Olsson as Pulis looked to tighten things at the back.
Darren Fletcher – 4.5/10
Fletcher struggled to influence the game from the heart of West Brom’s midfield as he would have liked as Arsenal players continued to evade him with their quick incisive passing.
Claudio Yacob – 4/10
The midfielder did not have the best of games and was at fault for giving away the free-kick from which Arsenal doubled their lead – having fouled Ramsey just outside the box.
Sandro – 2/10
The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was taken off at half-time after he was skinned by Sanchez for Arsenal’s opener.
Stephane Sessegnon – 4.5/10
Provided good defensive cover for Dawson on the right to help negate Iwobi and Monreal’s threat, but failed to create anything of note in the attacking third of the pitch.
Saido Berahino – 4/10
The English striker cut a forlorn figure for most part of the game and failed to have the desired impact, having been bereft of any service for the entire 90 minutes.
James McClean – 5/10
Was exposed by Bellerin’s pace on more occasions than one, but provided an outlet for the Baggies during attacking set-pieces.
Substitutes:
Jonas Olsson – 5/10
Came on at half-time for the abysmal James Chester. but failed to make his presence felt. West Brom didn’t concede in the second half due to Arsenal’s profligacy in front of goal.
Salomon Rondon – 4/10
Made a mess of a tap in after coming on for Sandro at half-time. Cut a peripheral figure for the rest of his time on the pitch.
Craig Gardner – N/A
Replaced James McClean in the 65th minute, but failed to make any telling contributions in the game.
