Arsenal staged a second half comeback to defeat Swansea.

Another home game, another win. Arsenal have been doing pretty well at home this season. They were so confident that they thought to give Swansea a head start.

Sam Clucas’ first half goal was enough to turn the Emirates crowd into a groaning mess. Arsenal’s performance was lacking in quality, but they found just enough of it in the second to turn things around. Sead Kolasinac fired them level before setting up Aaron Ramsey for the winner.

It wasn’t as slick a performance as it was against Everton, but a win is a win.

Here’s how the players got on.

Defenders

Petr Cech 5

Cech’s reputation as a top goalkeeper has remained intact but Saturday was another match that suggests his powers are fading.

He left his goal unguarded when he rushed out to close down Sam Clucas, and gave the Swansea player an easier finish than he would have had otherwise.

A couple of decent stops later redeemed him, but it’s becoming clearer that he’s the not world class keeper he used to be.

Laurent Koscielny 5

The French defender put in a clumsy showing.

His failure to beat Tammy Abraham to the ball, followed by him falling over, allowed the Swansea striker to set-up the opening goal.

In the second half, he missed a good chance on a set-piece, though did win a couple of good headers while Arsenal were seeing out the game.

Per Mertesacker 5

Once again put against pacey, mobile strikers, and once again rarely troubled.

Mertesacker put in a steady showing, with the lowlight of him being caught dallying on the ball in his own penalty area.

Cech was on hand to spare his blushes.

Nacho Monreal 6

Of the three centre backs, he was the most willing to push forward into space and back-up the attack.

In the second half, he reminded people that he’s a pretty decent wing back, too, by providing an excellent cross for Olivier Giroud.

He may find himself playing in that position more often after Kolasinac limped off, but initial reports indicate the Bosnian’s injury is only minor and he could be back next weekend for Manchester City.

Next, midfielders

Midfielders

Hector Bellerin 5

As frustrating as he was dynamic.

Bellerin zipped up and down the right flank but often played it safe with his passing and didn’t look to take anyone on.

He improved in the second half, but you feel the Spaniard could be doing a lot more with the freedom he’s given.

Granit Xhaka 6

Xhaka demonstrated good character as he could have easily let frustration get the better of him.

His performance was littered with sloppy passes, even when he had team-mates unmarked just yards away.

The crowd was getting on his back, but he kept his head, upped his game and made a big difference in the second half.

His ability to switch the play and find Kolasinac down the left was crucial to Arsenal’s comeback.

Aaron Ramsey 6

Ramsey had a quiet game in the first half, with Swansea denying any space in behind for him to run into.

In the second half, with Arsenal doing a better job of stretching them, he found more pockets of space.

He was on hand to tuck away the winning goal with a tidy finish.

Two goals in two games, and maybe a sign he’s finding his form in front of goal again.

Sead Kolasinac 8

The Bosnian was by far our most effective attacker.

A few of his crosses were poor, but the timing of his runs was on point and he always available for a pass.

His goal to draw us level was extremely well taken, while he kept his composure to pick-out Ramsey with a good pass for the second.

Fingers crossed his injury isn’t a serious one.

Next, forwards

Forwards

Mesut Ozil 5

Ozil was a creative force last week, but quieter on Saturday.

Swansea defended well, while Arsenal’s movement off the ball wasn’t quite good enough to break them down.

He did, though, show good work ethic in closing people down and making runs, and came into the game more when the game opened up in the second half.

Alexis Sanchez 5

A lively performance from the Chilean, but not the most effective.

He was the most likely to make something happen in the first half, but faded as the game went on.

Still, his presence on the left opened up space for Kolasinac to exploit, and the two combined well throughout the game.

Alexandre Lacazette 4

The Frenchman was starved of any meaningful service throughout the game, and didn’t get involved with the build-up play much, either.

He showed good endeavour during the equaliser, but will have better games.

Next, subs

Subs

Rob Holding 5

Wasn’t on the pitch for long.

His first involvement saw him give the ball away, but, barring that, his cameo passed without incident.

Olivier Giroud 5

He managed a couple of attempts on goal against a flagging Swansea defence and put himself about whenever Arsenal came forward.