In terms of chances created/spurned and keeping up a decent level of pressure for a good period of the match, it was probably one of our best displays this season. Ramsey Gervinhoed most things up, but he was also one of the few players who created something tangible in the final third. Giroud really should have scored a couple, but he was always involved in our best moves and also set up good chances for others (including another awlsome assist for Gibbs). When Giroud plays, we flow much better as an attacking unit.

Cazorla probably had his worst match so far. He was completely neutral. Or Joe Allen. In fact, the midfield three of Arteta, Wilshere and Cazorla have not lived up their On Paper™ potential at all. Cazorla would perhaps be more useful in one of the wide positions in certain matches.

Mertesacker has been worryingly sloppy in recent matches. Koscielny was better today, but all three centre-backs can't seem to function without doing something unnecessarily stupid in every match. Sagna was woeful again on both ends of the pitch. I think he actually practices hitting the player closest to him rather than crossing the ball. It's understandable that he's first choice, but why has GHELkers just been relegated to not even appearing on the bench after his solid performances? Rosicky seems to have been unfairly relegated too come to think of it.

Gibbs had another outstanding game. Very little danger came down his side and in terms of attacking, he was a constant threat. He was also one of the few players who tried to drag us to a result through grit, determination and spirit, belief and every other GHEL trait. Sometimes someone who looks like he cares does make a difference. His goal was of course superb too.

Good Arsenal and bad Arsenal were quite evenly on show today then.