Arsenal were knocked out of the Champions League, despite a 2-0 victory over AS Monaco in the second-leg of the last 16, for the fourth year in a row.
Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey got their names on the scoresheet, but it was not enough for a historic comeback, as the Gunners were made to pay for a nightmare defensive display in the first-leg.
Here, we rate the performances of Arsene Wenger’s players on their second-leg showing…
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GK – David Ospina – 6/10
Had very little to do with his team dominating possession, but was assured on the few occasions Monaco did threaten.
RB – Hector Bellerini – 7/10
An attacking threat on the right-flank, linked up well with Sanchez, and delivered some dangerous crosses into the box.
RCB – Per Mertesacker – 6/10
A relatively quiet evening for the German – yet composed when called upon. Though his almost complete absence of pace remains an uncomfortable watch.
LCB – Laurent Koscielny – 7/10
An authoritative performance, showed an attacking threat with promising moves forward, but did misplace simple passes towards the end.
LB – Nacho Monreal (Gibbs 83′) – 6/10
Worked hard throughout, bombing up and down the left-flank, but wasn’t able to influence in the final third as much as Bellerini.
RCM – Francis Coquelin (Ramsey 63′) – 5/10
Performed his defensive duties admirably, yet the introduction of Aaron Ramsey in his place changed the game.
LCM – Santi Cazorla – 6/10
As expected the Spaniard comfortably found space, and delivered sublime passes throughout.
RW – Danny Welbeck (Walcott 72′) – 7/10
The England international put in a confident performance, constantly threatening in the final third, and provided the assist for Giroud’s opening goal.
AM – Mesut Ozil – 6/10
Linked up impressively with his team-mates, yet did get sloppy in his passing towards the end of the game.
LW – Alexis Sanchez – 6/10
His work-rate is infectious. Was a menace to the Monaco defence.
ST – Olivier Giroud – 8/10
Used his strength to hold the ball up with ease, and scored an excellent goal on his weaker foot.
