Arsenal Player Ratings v. Manchester United

Manuel Almunia:  7.5   Looked confident and pulled of a number of fine saves before being substituted with an injury.

Bacary Sagna:  7.5   Kept the right side safe with a number of good tackles. His attacking was also solid.

Mikael Silvestre:   7.5   His usual no-nonsense defending was superb against his former club.

William Gallas:   8   Looked like the player he used to be. Kept Berbatov quiet.

Gael Clichy:   8   Contained Ronaldo and pulled off a number of stunning interceptions

Samir Nasri:   9   Oh, we love you Samir. Was a constant thorn in the United defence with his speed and quick feet. Scored two brilliant goals. M-O-M

Abou Diaby:   8.5   Played the utility role beautifully with some great passing, shooting and defending.

Cesc Fabregas:   7   Set up Samir Nasri sensationally for Nasri's second but gave the ball away to often.

Denilson:   7   Was too uninvolved and quiet but he was solid.

Theo Walcott:   6.5   Expected more from the Englishmen as it was not his best performance. Scuffed two chances.

Nicklas Bendtner:   6   Clumsy and never really looked good by himself upfront.

Substitutes

Alexandre Song:   5.5   Came on for Walcott and was solid.

Kolo Toure:   5   Was not first choice defender but attacked well enough when he came on.

Lukas Fabianski:   6   Came on for the injured Almunia and pulled of a few fine saves and catches despite conceding.