Arsenal won the Emirates Cup despite losing to Sevilla thanks to the five goals the bagged on Saturday against Benfica.

It’s pretty much sevens for everybody. It was that sort of game, Arsenal weren’t great but they weren’t total garbage either.

There were certainly a number of concerns raised – like will the midfield be more solid by next week – but how did the players get on individually?

Defence

Petr Cech 7

Didn’t have much to do bar pick the ball out of the back of the net twice and you can’t lay any blame at his hands for the two goals.

Laurent Koscielny 7

Returned to the side and calmed my panicking that his back injury was worse than Arsenal were saying. I mean, when does that ever happen, eh? Had Arsenal’s first chance with a solid header after four minutes.

Mohamed Elneny 7

It’s easy to see why Arsene Wenger likes Elneny as a central defender.

He intercepts with ease, never seems to need to tackle, and is probably the best passer in the backline. Hard to know how he’d do against a stronger side but the entire Invincibles back four were converted midfielders, so it is possible Wenger knows what he’s doing.

Nacho Monreal 7

He’s Nacho, baby! Solid as always.

Next midfield

Midfield

Aaron Ramsey 7

Energetic, and tricky, Ramsey was everywhere as he tends to be. An awful finish after a mazy run denied him a wondergoal.

Joe Willock 7

Had a much tougher time against the Spaniards than Reiss Nelson had against Benfica on Saturday but grew into the game. Mostly neat and tidy, but it’s not a bad thing that we check our expectations of the 17-year-old.

Replaced by Granit Xhaka.

Hector Bellerin 5

Looking like Bjorn Borg, I guess we can be glad that it’s not corn rows again, Hector didn’t have the best game

He’s still huffing his way to full fitness after the summer and that showed in heavy legs that pegged him back. Should have scored as he steamed in at the back post onto a monster of cross from the other side of the pitch by the Ox. Leaning back, he never got over the ball and skyed it quite wonderfully. In addition to lead legs, he had a rusty first touch.

It was no surprise he didn’t come back out for the second half, replaced by Cohen Brammall.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 8

Put in a beast of a cross that should have been converted by Hector Bellerin to give Arsenal the lead. Switched from left wingback to right in the second half and was diligent defensively, if generally quiet until the switch.

Was also seemingly trying to rival Granit Xhaka for long-range pass of pre-season, and came close. Created Lacazette’s first Emirates goal with skill, determination and precision, via Danny Welbeck intentionally, obviously.

I had him on a six at halftime, his second half performance on the right pushing his score upwards significantly.

Next forwards

Forwards

Mesut Ozil 7

With my fuzzy screen and his blonde highlights, I kept thinking that the player doing most of the running was Aaron Ramsey was actually Mesut Ozil. In fairness, it was probably both.

Danny Welbeck 7

Looked brilliant in the first half. Full of energy, running, skills, tricks, speed and vision. Missed in a quite typical Welbz way, poking the ball straight in front of him. He also grabbed another ‘dummy’ assist. He’s really good at those.

Will 17/18 be the season we finally see the best of Danny?

Alexandre Lacazette 7

Being greeted with cried of ‘shooooot’ every time he got the ball, the commentators accused him of trying to do too much and needing to be a bit more selfish. The latter more than the former shows a total lack of understanding of Lacazette as a player. Yes, he’s a goalscorer, but he is a smart team player who will take a better option if a teammate is more likely to score.

Still, this wasn’t the best showcase of his true range of talents, but hopefully they won’t be so shy next week against Chelsea, providing the injury he picked up was a simple knock. His movement seemed limited but that is perhaps not surprising as he tries to work out what his teammates are likely to do next.

And he still managed to score…so….

Next subs

Subs

Cohen Brammall 7

What must be going through this young chap’s head? Got a chance to show his pace but his crossing still needs some work. Made a crucial interception to stop Sevilla making it 3-1.

Granit Xhaka 6

On for the final 30 minutes, Granit received a huge cheer from the home supporters. Appears to be growing a moustache which will not be acceptable.

Theo Walcott n/a

On for Lacazette with 12 minutes to go, just enough time to run into a few people.

Alex Iwobi n/a

He came on at the same time as Theo, but didn’t get much of a chance to do anything.