It was a clean 2-0 win for Arsenal who not only displayed some excellent football but also got a massive morale boost ahead of the Saturday clash against Chelsea next week. The Gunners needed a good game against Stoke and will need a win against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League in order to go in with a positive attitude in what will be a decisive 30 days for the North Londoners.
Wenger’s side is set to face Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester United and Bayern Munich in some of the most interesting games of the season. The good news is that Sanchez seems to be back and that Ozil’s transfer is finally having an impact on Arsenal’s game. The two were among the most dangerous players out there and won Wenger the game with some help from Walcott and Giroud as well. Cazorla also showed great form and worked great with Coquelin, Ozil, Sanchez and Giroud.
Player Ratings: Cech (7), Bellerin (7), Gabriel (7), Koscielny (7), Monreal(7), Coquelin (7), Cazorla (8), Ramsey (6), Ozil (8), Sanchez (8), Walcott (8) – Substitutes: Giroud (8), Arteta (6), Oxlade-Chamberlain (6).
Arsenal dominated like they haven’t done in a while vs Stoke as seen in the below statistics. If things improve from now on, the Gunners may secure at least one other trophy at the end of the Season.
Match statistics
ARSENAL
- Shots: 29
- On target: 12
- Possession: 68%
- Corners: 13
- Fouls: 6
STOKE CITY
- Shots: 9
- On target: 4
- Possession: 32%
- Corners: 1
- Fouls: 13