Premier League Player Ratings: Wolves 1-4 Arsenal

By Richard Parry

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wayne Hennessey - 7 - The Welsh goalkeeper stood no chance with any of the goals, with the first two crossing the line after major deflections.  Pulled off a good save to prevent Arshavin from scoring at the near post.

Christophe Berra  - 5 - Missed a glorious chance in the first half, managing to divert his header away from Almunia’s goal when it looked easier to score.

Jody Craddock - 8 - Scored a late consolation for his side, giving him an impressive tally of three goals in two matches. Unfortunate deflection for Arsenal’s second goal.  Closing down Eduardo the defender’s attempt to clear the Croatian international's chip merely lofted the ball over Hennessey.

Richard Stearman - 5 -Fortunate to escape a booking after a strong challenge on Van Persie.

Ronald Zubar - 6 - Scored an own goal for Arsenal’s first after an unfortunate deflection.  Defended decently throughout, showing great pace to keep up with Van Persie and Eduardo.

Karl Henry - 6 - All-round sturdy performance.  Guilty of leaving Craddock isolated at the back for Arsenal’s second.

Segundo Castillo  - 4 - Ineffectual throughout the match, it was no surprise when Mick McCarthy brought him off.

Nenad Milijas - 6 - Offered some useful deliveries from set-pieces.  Booked for a challenge on Sagna in the second half before being replaced with Jarvis with quarter of an hour remaining.

David Edwards - 6 - Gave a steady performance for his side, but seemed largely outclassed by his opposition.

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake - 7 - Went close with a header during the first half and worked hard up front with Doyle throughout the match.  Cautioned for a challenge on Almunia.

Kevin Doyle  - 6 - Worked extremely hard up front despite minimal support or attacking chances.

SUBSTITUTES

Michael Kightly - 6 - Came on for Castillo to make his 100th appearance for Wolves.

Matthew Jarvis - N\A - Late appearance in place of Milijas

Arsenal

Manuel Almunia - 6 - Largely untroubled throughout the match, and was not forced into making a save during the 90 minutes.  Looked comfortable collecting crosses when called upon.

Thomas Vermaelan - 6 - Composed at the back without much cause for concern.

William Gallas - 6 - Cautioned in the first half, the Frenchman was rarely troubled during the match.

Kieran Gibbs  - 7 - Received a yellow card after a robust lunge on Ronald Zubar, the young English full back continued to impress.

Bacary Sagna - 6 - Rarely troubled at the back, offered good attacking support down the flank.

Abou Diaby - 6 - Picked up a calf strain and was replaced by Song on 24 minutes.

Aaron Ramsey - 7 - Missed a great opportunity in the first half after good work from Van Persie but looked comfortable and composed in Arsenal’s midfield.

Robin Van Persie - 9 - Another great performance by the Dutchman which deserved a goal.  Showed great awareness and unselfishness to find Eduardo for Arsenal’s second, before majestically laying the ball on for Fabregas to score the third.

Cesc Fabregas - 8 - Fairly quiet performance by the Spaniard’s standards despite his goal.  Showed great composure in scoring his side’s third.  Should have done better with a second-half effort which he smashed over the crossbar.

Eduardo  - 8 - Scored a goal with the aid of a deflection, troubled the Wolves backline before being replaced on 70 minutes by Rosicky.

Andrey Arshavin - 8 - Found the back of the net with a fantastic finish, hitting a first-time effort into the bottom left cover after latching onto Hennessey’s punched clearance.

SUBSTITUTES

Alex Song - 7 - Replaced Diaby and did well to break down Wolves' midfield advances.

Samir Nasri - 7 -Still lacking match fitness, his general play was neat and tidy after replacing Arshavin.

Tomas Rosicky - 6