The Sunday Post (Inverness)

Postmatch

Arsenal

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Emiliano martinez:

Made a smart early save from Mason Mount to settle any nerves, but given little chance with opening goal and was then not troubled much more as game went on. Showed a calm head during closing stages.

Kieran tierney:

rob Holding:

david luiz:

Hector bellerin:

dani ceballos:

ainsley maitland-niles:

granit XHAKA:

alexandre lacazette:

nicolas PEPE:

substitute­s:

Eddie nketiah:

sead Kolasinac:

7/10

Scottish full-back supported well on the overlap and helped hold a solid Arsenal rearguard line.

Had struggled to contain Christian Pulisic early on, but grew into the game and was also a threat at set-pieces.

Former Blues defender produced a solid display and stuck to the game plan to help shackle the threat of Olivier Giroud.

Pushed further forwards as a wing-back and his pace was a real outlet on the overlap, but also got back to cover well.

Full of positive energy. Went close with a curling freekick and always keen to get on the ball.

Deployed as left wing-back and got plenty of runs at the high Chelsea defensive line.

Another solid display from the Swiss midfielder, who has reintegrat­ed himself to become an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s side.

Frenchman worked hard in holding the ball up to help bring in support. Few shooting opportunit­ies himself, and was offtarget with a free-kick.

Saw a curling firsthalf effort ruled out for an offside in the build-up. Was a constant outlet in Arsenal’s marauding front three and helped set up the winning goal.

Pierre-emerick aubameyang:

Planted an early header wide, but was ice cool to dispatch a penalty and bring the Gunners level. Produced another brilliant finish to seal victory.

(for Lacazette, 82): Helped freshen up the attack and was full of running for the closing stages.

sokratis Papastatho­poulos:

(for Luiz, 88): A late cameo appearance for the Greek defender.

(for Tierney, 103): Full-back’s introducti­on helped eat up a few seconds.

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