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Shay Given
Acrobatic save from Henry prevented Arsenal cashing in on first half supremacy. |
7 |
Jens Lehmann
Orange outfit suggested he had been tangoed — and then banjoed by Shearer. |
6 |
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Peter Ramage
Bright and alert — great anticipation to prevent Henry getting clean through. |
7 |
Sol Campbell
Wilted under fire and his distribution was nowhere near international standard. |
5 |
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Jean-Alain Boumsong
A few dodgy moments early on but grew in stature as the game progressed. |
8 |
Philippe Senderos
The young defender is still learning how to handle the hurly-burly of the Premiership. |
6 |
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Titus Bramble
No-nonsense display from a stopper who is slowly winning the fans over. |
7 |
Kolo Toure
Only Arsenal defender to show the required grit - but some shocking play-acting. |
8 |
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Robbie Elliott
Good tussle with Ljungberg, although rarely seen as an attacking force. |
6 |
Lauren
Another player who gives the impression he does not like the rough stuff. |
5 |
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Nol Solano
Not his type of game but hung in there and produced a glorious finish. |
6 |
Gilberto 
Harsh red card, but the Brazilian is incredibly clumsy in the tackle. |
5 |
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Amdy Faye 
Anonymous in first half but answered the call when it was time to get stuck in. |
6 |
Freddie Ljungberg
Came into the game more when Arsenal lost Gilberto but no real threat. |
6 |
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Scott Parker
DREAM TEAM STAR MAN. Fought tooth and nail — and lost a tooth in the process. |
9 |
Aleksandr Hleb
Some neat touches in the first half. Sacrificed when Arsenal needed another workhorse. |
6 |
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Shola Ameobi
Gangly striker does not look comfortable playing wide right but worked hard. |
6 |
Cesc Fabregas
Tip-toed through the second half minefield but he had plenty of company. |
5 |
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Alan Shearer
Second half was vintage Shearer, at his bustling, belligerent best. |
8 |
Robin van Persie
Easily subdued. Has gone off the boil after his hot streak last month. |
5 |
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Michael Owen
Not at his most razor-sharp after groin injury but having him back was a big tonic. |
6 |
Thierry Henry
One of those rare days when he seemed to fall over his own feet in front of goal. |
5 |
SUBS
Bowyer (for Parker, 74min) 5, Chopra (Owen, 89) 5. Not used: Harper, Luque, Brittain. |
SUBS
Flamini (for Hleb, 63min) 6, Owusu-Abeyie (Van Persie, 85) 5, Pires (Fabregas, 86) 5. Not used: Almunia, Eboue. |
