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Feb 10, 2015 at 7.45pm UK
 
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2-1

Koscielny (27'), Walcott (41')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Kramaric (61')

Player Ratings: Arsenal 2-1 Leicester City

Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Leicester City in the Premier League.

Arsenal reignited their top-four challenge in the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Leicester City on Tuesday.

Andrej Kramaric had one back for Leicester just past the hour, but first-half goals from Laurent Koscielny and Theo Walcott proved enough for the Gunners to claim all the points.

The result has moved Arsenal into the top four, while Leicester remain rooted to the bottom of the table.

Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed in North London.


Theo Walcott of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on February 10, 2015© Getty Images

ARSENAL

Goal

David Ospina: Made a couple of decent saves, but had some very shaky moments in the second period. Does not look entirely convincing between the sticks. (6/10)

Defence

Hector Bellerin: Another confident performance from the youngster, who looked assured in possession of the ball. That said, he found Riyad Mahrez tough to contain. (6/10)

Per Mertesacker: Has excellent awareness on the field, but was troubled by Kramaric's movement and Leicester's pace in wide areas. Has had better games this season. (6/10)

Laurent Koscielny: Opened the scoring with a smart near-post finish and was once again Arsenal's best defender. Makes such a difference to the capital side. (7/10)

Nacho Monreal: Got caught out in a wide areas on a number of occasions in the second period. Not bad going forward, but Kieran Gibbs is a better option down the left. (6/10)

Midfield

Francis Coquelin: Found Esteban Cambiasso difficult to contain during periods of the second half, but the Frenchman was largely solid in the middle of the park. (6/10)

Tomas Rosicky: Given a rare start in a more withdrawn role, but it did not really happen for the midfielder, who picked up a booking in the second period. (5/10)

Santi Cazorla: Has been in excellent form in recent weeks, but did not really contribute here. Showed some nice touches, but lacked an end product in the final third. (6/10)

Attack

Theo Walcott: Caught in possession on a number of times in the first period, but was on hand to score his side's second of the match. Needs minutes in order to rediscover his best form. (6/10)

Alexis Sanchez: Made a bright start to the match, but picked up an injury in the latter stages of the first period and was replaced 20 minutes from time. (6/10)

Mesut Ozil: Set up Arsenal's first with an excellent corner, before playing a big part in the second. Faded in the second half, but was still his side's best player on the night. (7/10)

Substitutes

Olivier Giroud: Entered with 20 minutes remaining, but spent too much time arguing with the officials and eventually picked up a booking for dissent in stoppage time. (5/10)

Aaron Ramsey: Lasted just nine minutes after picking up an injury late on. (5/10)

Mathieu Flamini: Replaced Ramsey for the final 10 minutes and helped his team repel a host of late pressure. (6/10)


Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal falls after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on February 10, 2015© Getty Images

LEICESTER

Goal

Mark Schwarzer: Will be disappointed with Arsenal's second after palming Ozil's shot straight into the path of Walcott, but the stopper did make some smart saves throughout the match. (6/10)

Defence

Danny Simpson: Delivered a couple of excellent crosses in the second period and was solid down the other end. Can be pleased with his performance in the capital. (7/10)

Wes Morgan: Led his team well for long spells of the match, but the skipper was the player sacrificed late on when head coach Nigel Pearson went for two strikers. (6/10)

Robert Huth: Came in for his Leicester debut and made a positive impression. The big German was nice and solid at the heart of the back five. (7/10)

Matthew Upson: Was a surprise starter at the heart of the defence, but had a decent night before departing just before the hour mark. (6/10)

Paul Konchesky: Like Simpson, Konchesky was not afraid to push forward and the defender caused the home side problems with his work in wide areas. (7/10)

Midfield

Riyad Mahrez: Had a really super evening. Gave the Arsenal defence nightmares with his pace and trickery, but really should have taken one of his three golden chances. (8/10)

Esteban Cambiasso: Turned back the years with a strong performance in the middle of the park. Demonstrated his excellent passing ability throughout the contest. (7/10)

Matty James: Did the donkey work for Cambiasso and worked ever-so hard in the middle. (6/10)

Jeffrey Schlupp: Had some bright moments, but they were few and far between. Threatened when he opened his legs, especially in the second period. (6/10)

Attack

Andrej Kramaric: Opened his Leicester account with an excellent finish and showed signs that he is settling in England. A major positive for the Foxes at the Emirates. (7/10)

Substitutes

Marcin Wasilewski: Was called on for the final 30 minutes and the big defender did well to immediately pick up the pace of the match. (6/10)

Leonardo Ulloa: Joined Kramaric up top for the final 10 minutes, but struggled to make an impact despite running the lines. (5/10)

David Nugent: Only given the final five minutes and never really had a sniff. (5/10)


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