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Premier League
Nov 9, 2014 at 4pm UK
 
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2-1

Sigurdsson (75'), Gomis (78')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Sanchez (63')

Player Ratings: Swansea City 2-1 Arsenal

Sports Mole rates and slates the Swansea City and Arsenal players for their performances in Sunday's Premier League game at the Liberty Stadium.

Swansea City climbed above Arsenal in the Premier League thanks to a pair of goals in three second-half minutes at the Liberty Stadium.

For the second straight game, Arsenal threw away a lead following Alexis Sanchez's 12th goal in 14 games.

Swansea's goals came from an inch-perfect Gylfi Sigurdsson free kick and Bafetimbi Gomis header just two minutes after he had been introduced as a substitute.

Here, Sports Mole gives each player a rating out of 10 for their performance in sodden South Wales.


Swansea players celebrate after Swansea City's Icelandic midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson (3L) scored an equalising goal during the English Premier League football match against Arsenal on November 9, 2014© Getty Images

SWANSEA

Goal

Lukasz Fabianski: Would have needed an incredible save to deny Alexis, but was solid in keeping out the three other shots on target by his former employers. (6/10)

Defence

Angel Rangel: Probably didn't get forward as much as he usually likes to, but a decent display nonetheless. (6/10)

Kyle Bartley: Made just his second Premier League start in 21 months and came through the test well. Wasn't fazed by the likes of Alexis and Welbeck. (6/10)

Ashley Williams: Looked as if he might have to go off with an early injury, but soldiered on and was dominant in the air. (7/10)

Neil Taylor: Had a tough task keeping Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain quiet, but still managed to get forward and help in attack. (6/10)

Midfield

Ki Sung-Yueng: Made very few mistakes, but struggled to really have an impact on the game. (6/10)

Tom Carroll: Tentative in his play after being given the chance to shine with Jonjo Shelvey injured. Came off late on. (5/10)

Gylfi Sigurdsson: A stunning free kick which brought the Swans level. Apart from that, a quiet game by the Icelandic's standards. (7/10)

Attack

Marvin Emnes: Worked hard but did little before being taken off midway through the second half. Shot straight at Wojciech Szczesny with his one and only good chance. (5/10)

Wifried Bony: Proved a pest for the Arsenal defence with his strong, back-to-the-goal attributes. Should have won a penalty in the first half, but referee Phil Dowd disagreed. Came off for Gomis just after the equaliser. (7/10)

Jefferson Montero: The man of the match. Too quick for Arsenal and Calum Chambers in particular, going past the right-back on several occasions. He set up the winner with one of these bursts of pace and a well-directed cross. (9/10)

Substitutes

Bafetimbi Gomis: Scored the winner for his first Premier League goal with one of just five touches that he had in the final 15 minutes. Some impact. (7/10)

Modou Barrow: The Swedish teenager made his senior debut from the bench and looked impressive. Won the free kick for Sigurdsson's equaliser and also showed some neat touches. (7/10)

Leon Britton: A confidence-boosting brief appearance more than anything. It was his first game this season after a lengthy injury. (6/10)


Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal (L) and team mates look dejected as they concede a goal during the Barclays Premier League match against Swansea on November 9, 2014© Getty Images

ARSENAL

Goal

Wojciech Szczesny: Could do nothing about either goal. Pretty faultless for the rest. (6/10)

Defence

Calum Chambers: Perhaps the young England right-back's worst display since a summer switch from Southampton. He was ever so impressive last weekend against Burnley, but looked tired and unable to cope with Montero's pace this afternoon. A day to forget. (3/10)

Per Mertesacker: Made his 100th Premier League appearance for the Gunners and put in a decent showing. (6/10)

Nacho Monreal: Understandably looks out of his depth in central defence. Bullied by Bony. (5/10)

Kieran Gibbs: Got forward when he could. Must be glad he's not the one who's been shifted centrally and has to deal with the likes of Bony. (6/10)

Midfield

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: Made some early mistakes but grew into the game and was Arsenal's brightest spark. He did well to avoid a couple of challenges in the build-up to the opener. (7/10)

Mathieu Flamini: Barely noticeable in midfield for the Gunners. Came off with 10 to play. (5/10)

Aaron Ramsey: Almost scored a stunning volley at the end of the first half. Still looks like he's working his way back to full fitness. Withdrawn at the same time as Flamini. (6/10)

Santi Cazorla: Got a bit of a kicking from Swansea and never quite influenced the game like he can. Played the through-ball to Welbeck that resulted in Alexis scoring. (6/10)

Attack

Alexis Sanchez: Another goal for the Chilean - that's now 12 in his last 14 Gunners games. There's so much pressure on him to keep scoring and he faded in and out of the game today. (7/10)

Danny Welbeck: Provided the assist for Sanchez, but also squandered a clear-cut first-half opening. (6/10)

Substitutes

Theo Walcott: Given a little over 10 minutes to impress and messed up his one and only chance by failing to control a ball over the top. (5/10)

Jack Wilshere: Should have maybe started instead of Flamini. Had a late chance with the last kick of the game well blocked. (6/10)

Yaya Sanogo: Replaced Chambers in the last minute and didn't have time to impact the game. (6/10)


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