Arsenal Player Ratings vs Wolves

Nicklas Bendtner ensured Arsenal slim chances of a Premier League title were kept a life with a lasp gasp header to clinch a 1-0 win against a gallant Wolves side. Wolves were reduced to 10 men midway through the second half but it still took the Gunners to the brink of full time before collecting the winner.

Despite having a host of chances Arsene Wenger's men were unable to find the back of the net thanks to poor finishing and excellent keeping from Marcus Hahnemann.

Arsenal are now three points behind leaders Chelsea and a mere point behind Manchester United in second.

Player Ratings

Manuel Almunia: 6.5: Rarely troubled apart from the odd save. Another clean sheet to add to his collection.

Bacary Sagna: 8: His pinpoint cross allowed Bendtner to grab the winner and the Frenchman was particularly strong in both offense and defense. Unlucky not to score early in the first half.

Sol Campbell: 6.5: A solid effort from the veteran. Muscled up well and dealt with what he had to.

Thomas Vermaelen: 7: Not a whole lot to do but was solid when called upon and never stopped working.

Mikeal Silvestre: 6.5: A little nervy at times on the left flank but all in all a decent effort. Almost found his way onto the score sheet.

Alexandre Song: 6.5: Not his typical tenacious self but contributed when he could.

Denilson: 6.5: Some nice defensive work from the Brazilian especially late on but not the hugest impact in attack. 

Tomas Rosicky: 8: A strong performance from the Czech. Great movement and passing and deserved a goal for all his effort.

Emmanuel Eboue: 6: Slow and lacking from the Ivorian. Struggled on the left and couldn't seem to find his usual enthusiastic speed and pace.

Theo Walcott: 8: A constant threat in attack. Created a number of chances for himself and others and looks in fine form for midweek.

Eduardo: 6.5: Squandered a few chances but the Croatian looks to be improving with a number of neat touches and runs. 

Substitutes

Samir Nasri: 8: The Frenchman's introduction added spark and pace to the Arsenal attack which was needed.

Nicklas Bendtner: 8: Was brought on to added strength and power to the frontline and he did just that. A superb header ensured the three points for Arsenal.

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