Granit Xhaka 7

Got himself involved in the panic leading to the freekick from which CSKA scored. Won freekicks well by falling over when in a tight corner. Could have had an assist with a floated ball to the back post only for Ozil to put it wide on the half-volley with the outside of his boot.

Splendid long ball to set Ozil off on another mission to assist for Arsenal’s fourth. Booked for a tackle that was so late I started to wonder if it was pregnant.

Aaron Ramsey 10

If Aaron Ramsey is trying to prove to Arsenal he’s worth a major payrise or to another club he’s worth signing, then he’s doing a brilliant job since his minor surgery.

Scored a brilliant goal at the end of a flowing move he made happen with a collection of delightful layoffs and fancy footwork, only to see the offside flag rule it out incorrectly. He made no mistake a few minutes later when he slammed the ball high into the roof of the net at the end of another example of Wengerball.

Also played Ozil in behind for the German to win the penalty.

His second goal, however, was just sublime. The run, the timing, the touch and direction never mind the audacity to try a backheel lob in the first place. This isn’t even the first time he’s tried that move.

Had numerous chances to score his second Arsenal hattrick and also hit the woodwork.

Not only would I give him a massive payrise to ensure he stays at Arsenal, I’d make him captain too.

Jack Wilshere 6

Dummied the ball when Ozil assisted Laca to make it 4-1 but that was his highlight.

An industrious evening from Jack if not the best creatively. Where Ozil and Ramsey were finding the sliderule passes, Jack seemed in need of a slight calibration. Completed only 73.3% of his passes – the worst of any outfield Arsenal starter by a distance, had zero shots, zero key passes and just 36 touches. One dribble, zero tackles, zero interceptions, zero clearances, zero blocked shots, zero crosses, and zero through balls make up his stat set for the evening.

With Adam Lalalla’s injury opening up a slot in the England squad for the World Cup and no clubs rushing to offer him the type of salary he thinks he’s worth, Jack needs to find his eye and touch sooner rather than later. Hopefully it will come with the effort he’s putting in on the pitch.

Was replaced after 74 minutes and what was probably his best pass of the game to put Iwobi in.

Next, forwards and subs…