Arsenal vs. Chelsea Player Ratings

Manuel Almunia (6.5): An awful throw which then led to a Chelsea goal, but after that was rather solid. Bacary Sanga (7): Kept the right flank safe and tidy. Also attacked nicely, working well with Denilson. Arsenal really missed their French defender in recent weeks. Johan Djourou (7): Despite putting the ball into his own net, was very solid. William Gallas (7.5): Played nicely against his former club and looks to be getting back into form. Gael Clichy (8): Was very damaging in attack at times and as usual kept the left side safe. Denilson (7): Has been poor; recently improved a whole lot against Chelsea. At times looked very damaging. Cesc Fabregas (9): Captain Courageous was outstanding and was involved in every good thing for Arsenal. Alexandre Song (7.5): His best game this season as his midfielding defence was superb. Samir Nasri (7): Some say uninvolved, but it was a solid effort by the French winger and when he had the ball he did not put a foot wrong. His vital ... (link)