THE FANS’ VERDICTS

PETER WOOD Arsenal nearly made a mess of this. Welbeck scored two, assisted one and missed a gaping open goal. There was also some WWE when Wilshere ripped Stephens’s shirt. Still, a win is a win and it keeps some breathing space between us and Burnley. STAR MAN: DANNY WELBECK AMEY ADAMS It was heartbreaking to lose in the closing stages, although it was one of our best performances in a long time. Ultimately, though, it’s only one win in our last 19 games and we need to channel the positives from today’s display, otherwise the Championship beckons. STAR MAN: ALEX McCARTHY