MC) Mikel Arteta – 6
Arteta provides the foundations from which Arsenal’s more attacking players can create, and he dictated the tempo in the middle of the park all afternoon.
MC) Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 9
The young Englishman was deployed in central midfield due to injuries to Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere, and played exceptionally in only his second start of the season. The Ox bagged two, with the first coming from a clever lobbed finish, and the second with a smart run and shot.
AMC) Mesut Ozil – 7
Relentlessly passed the ball this afternoon for the Gunners. Ozil retained possession at all costs for the Gunners, and frustrated Palace with his superb ability to consistently create space for his teammates in the final third.
