Arsenal's Player Ratings vs. Middlesbrough's Player Ratings

Manuel Almunia: Seven

Not much to do on his return from injury. However, he did make vital and strong saves to deny Boro any chance of finding a path into the game.

Emmanuel Eboue: Seven and a half

A well played game by the Ivorian. Attacked fearlessly and supplied a superb pass to set up Fabregas for his and Arsenal second.

Kolo Toure: Seven

He's rarely challenged but always ensured his presence was felt.

Mikeal Silvestre: N/A

He was taken off with an injury at half time.

Kieran Gibbs: Seven and a half

The English teenager just keeps getting better and better, was rarely beaten in defence, and was a constant thorn down the left side.

Theo Walcott: Seven

As expected, his pace proved to much for the Boro defence and was unlucky not to have his name engraved on the score sheet.

Cesc Fabregas: Nine

He scored two impressive goals and lead his side with passion—sensational performance.

Denilson: Seven

He needed to get a little more involved but rarely put a foot wrong when the ball came his way.

Samir Nasri: Seven

He was calm and impressive with the ball and was unlucky to see a good effort saved.

Andrei Arshavin: Seven

Not quite the same boots he had on against Liverpool, none the less, a solid performance. He set up the first goal and was a constant annoyance to Gareth Southgates men, not to mention a few air swings from the Russian.

Nicklas Bendtner: Eight

As usual, he never stopped trying and was full of confidence when with the ball. He deserved a goal.

Substitutes

Johan Djourou: Six and a half

He's solid and careful.

Abou Diaby: Six and a half

He showed lovely footwork and was unlucky not to have a goal, but he had some sloppy finishing denied him the chance.

Emmanuel Adebayor: Six

He's a bit lazy, and a poor touch denied Arsenal a chance to get a third.