Arsenal drew another blank at the Emirates, the third game in a row when they’ve failed to score.
Try as they might, they could not shift Sunderland’s bus.
So how did the players do on an individual basis?
David Ospina 6
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: David Ospina of Arsenal (L) saves a shot from Steven Fletcher of Sunderland during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on May 20, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
A quiet night save two stops at the start of the second half.
Héctor Bellerín 6
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal holds off Connor Wickham of Sunderland during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on May 20, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
His work going forward, which was all he was needed for, was rarely as good as it needed to be.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Danny Graham of Sunderland and Per Mertesacker of Arsenal compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on May 20, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Dealt with almost everything comfortably.
Laurent Koscielny 6
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Connor Wickham of Sunderland holds off Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on May 20, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Ditto.
Kieran Gibbs 5
Arsenal’s English defender Kieran Gibbs (R) vies with Sunderland’s English-born Scottish striker Steven Fletcher (L) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 20, 2015. Sunderland held Arsenal to a 0-0 draw earning the Black Cats a valuable point that ensures their Premier League survival. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS
Rarely helped Alexis, and didn’t get the ball when he did.
Santi Cazorla 5
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Santi Cazorla of Arsenal and Connor Wickham of Sunderland battle for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on May 20, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
The Spaniard is now way off colour, not a good sign ahead of the FA Cup Final.
Aaron Ramsey 6
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Jack Rodwell of Sunderland tackles Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on May 20, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Tried to make things happen. Didn’t usually come off but one ball to Walcott was superb. Booked.
Jack Wilshere 6
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal holds off Jermain Defoe of Sunderland during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on May 20, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
One of our brightest players in the first half (which isn’t saying much) but he added nothing after half-time before being subbed.
Mesut Özil 6
Sunderland’s English midfielder Adam Johnson (L) vies with Arsenal’s German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 20, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS
Struggled to pull the strings like he usually does but created a few openings nonetheless.
Alexis Sánchez 5
Arsenal’s Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez (L) takes on Sunderland’s Dutch defender Patrick van Aanholt (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 20, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS
Another who looks tired and predictable.
Olivier Giroud 6
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal reacts after a missed chance during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on May 20, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Was a little unlucky with one chance. A tough night with physical defenders and little help.
Subs:
Theo Walcott 7
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Patrick van Aanholt of Sunderland challenges Theo Walcott of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on May 20, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Our best player on the night. We looked more dangerous with him on. Unlucky not to score.
Tomas Rosicky 6
Arsenal’s Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 20, 2015. Sunderland held Arsenal to a 0-0 draw earning the Black Cats a valuable point that ensures their Premier League survival. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS
Had little impact, but tried to quicken the pace of our play. Possibly could have scored immediately after coming on.
