[Player Ratings] Arsenal 2-0 Hull: Ozil Sublime But Bendtner Will Grab The Headlines

Arsenal eased past Hull City 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to ensure they kept a four point cushion over the chasing pack. 

Nicklas Bendtner was handed a rare start and opened the scoring in the second minute with a fine header before Mesut Ozil sealed the win with a second just after half time. Here are my ratings from the game:

Szczesny 6.5/10

Quiet night for the Pole in goal but still made a couple of routine saves.

Jenkinson 7/10

In for the injured Sagna and set up the opening goal with an excellent delivery for Bendtner. Rarely troubled at the back.

Monreal 7.5/10

Very good display from the Spaniard. Always full of running and for himself into advanced position to link up with the attackers.

Mertesacker 7/10

Calm and Composed for most of the game. Given very little to do by the visitors.

Koscielny 7.5/10

A rock once again for the Gunners. Made several interceptions and kept the threat of Sagbo in check.

Flamini 6.5/10

 Did the dirty work in the middle of the park but showed he can play a bit as well.

Ramsey 7.5/10

Another excellent performance from Rambo. He played his part in the opener with a fine ball out wide to Jenkinson and assisted Ozil for the second with a superb through-ball.

Rosicky 7/10

Outshone by some of his team-mates but still a productive display from the experienced Czech international. Always works hard and good use of the ball.

Cazorla 7/10

Like Rosicky, used the ball well and was always keen to try and make things happen.

Ozil 8/10

Superb all-round display from Ozil. Beautifully taken goal and was linking up with the likes of Ramsey, Cazorla and Rosicky well all night.

Bendtner 7/10

Justified his selection with a well-taken headed goal inside the first 2 minutes. He still looks a little rusty but there were encouraging signs that Bendtner could actually make a useful contribution to the team this season.

Subs:

Wilshere 6/10 – Looked pretty lively during his 15 minute cameo.

Walcott 6/10 – Replaced Bendtner up top and did his best to try and bring others into play, but his instinct seemed to be to move out wide.

Arteta N/A

Arsenal march on and now enter a crucial phase in their season as they take on Everton, Man City and Chelsea in quick succession.

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