Arsenal player ratings vs West Ham: Rob Holding excellent in defence with Eddie Nketiah lively

Arsenal moved back into the Premier League’s top four by grinding out a win at West Ham.

Mikel Arteta’s side were not at their best at the London Stadium, but they won 2-1 to claim the three points that lifts them above Tottenham in the race for Champions League football.

Rob Holding opened the scoring in the first-half by heading home from a corner, but West Ham equalised before the break through Jarrod Bowen.

The Gunners, however, scored the winner in the second-half as Gabriel headed home at the back post from Gabriel Martinelli’s cross.

Simon Collings was at the London Stadium to see Arsenal in action...

Aaron Ramsdale 6

Made an excellent save in the first-half when Declan Rice’s header looked destined to go in. Almost caught out in the second-half when he came rushing out to tackle Bowen.

Takehiro Tomiyasu 7

A solid game from the Japan international, who was starting his first match since January. Strong in the air and dealt well with Said Benrahma

Rob Holding 8 | Star man

Into the side for the injured Ben White and had a good game. Opened the scoring with an excellent header and made some vital blocks at the other end.

Gabriel 7

Didn’t have a great first-half and looked shaky at times. Improved after the break and got on the scoresheet with a good header.

Nuno 5

Just looks so raw and a player clearly still developing. Had some bright moments going forward, but defensively he looks vulnerable.

Martin Odegaard 6

Was the best player on the pitch for this game last season, but he was very quiet today. Struggled to get into the game as Rice kept him quiet.

Mohamed Elneny 7

Another good performance from the Egyptian, who is relishing his run in the team. Made one or two crucial blocks and tackles.

Granit Xhaka 7

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