CM) Tomas Rosicky 7 – Played in a deeper role than he has tended to in his career and it worked relatively well – he linked up very well with Alexis.
ARM) Theo Walcott 6 – On his first start back from injury, Walcott’s movement was all there but he did look rusty – missed two good chances after getting in behind the Hull rearguard.
ACM) Santi Cazorla 7 – Cazorla looks at his best in this central role and, whilst he was only peripherally involved here, plenty of it was good stuff.