Arsenal Player Ratings v. Stoke

Manuel Almunia (5) Very shaky and nervous in the air, mabye Fabianski should be                                      given a go to see what he can do.

Bacary Sagna (6) Had a lot to do defensively but was not to lively in attack.

Mikael Silvstre (7.5) One of our better players; solid in the air.

Kolo Toure (5) Failed to clear Delap's incredible throws and was poor again.

Gael Clichy (7) Scored his first Arsenal goal and was pretty good in defense and attack.

Denilson (5.5) His passes went astray and was not his usual self.

Cesc Fabregas (6) Was not his usual self, as his passes and crosses where sub-par.

Alexandre Song (5) Was playing to make up the numbers.

Abou Diaby (7.5) Arsenal's best player. He put in an all-around solid effort.

Niklas Bendter (4.5) Don't really know why he started.

Emmanuel Adebayor (6) Looked but couldn't find any influence.

Subs:

Theo Walcott (7) Added speed and looked good when he came on. It's a big shame to                          see him stretched off. Arsenal will miss him in the coming weeks.

Robin van Persie (3) Stupidity got him sent off.

Carlos Vela (-) He is quietly waiting for his chance.