Next Tim Howard – 3/10. A weak, woeful display from the experienced American. If he wasn’t so allergic to commanding his area, Everton may’ve left North London with a point, or more. He made the type of saves you’d expect any run-of-the-mill Premier League keeper to make, but the goals he conceded were poor and quite frankly he needs replacing. We see these errors far too regularly from Howard, he’s simply not good enough for Everton anymore.

Previous Next Seamus Coleman – 5/10. Not vintage Coleman today, he still looks a tad rusty after returning from injury. Gave away the free-kick which led to the goal and gave the ball away a few times, wasn’t exactly influential in attack. Going through the motions slightly, the Irishman needs to contribute more.

Previous Next John Stones – 6/10. Let Giroud run off him for the first goal, which was dissappointing. But Stones was constantly communicating with his teammates and made some great tackles. He brought the ball out from the back very well at times, but that’s to be expected from the Barnsley boy.

Previous Next Phil Jagielka – 4/10. Very, very poor from the captain. His distribution was all over the place and he wasn’t strong enough in the air, which helped Arsenal’s cause. He was targeted by the hosts in the first half and was eventually forced off through injury. Let’s hope he recovers his fitness and form.

Previous Next Brendan Galloway 7/10. Another strong performance from Galloway. He’s gaining many admirers with his displays, and with the threat of Ozil et al, he didn’t look overawed or out of place. He was defensively sound and made some powerful runs going forward. A real bright spark of Everton’s season.

Previous Next Gareth Barry 5/10. Couldn’t deal with the pace of the game at times. Made some good challenges and passes but he deserved his sending off. Didn’t have any real authority in the game.

Previous Next James McCarthy 6/10. Just like his compatriot Coleman, Everton need more from McCarthy, and like Barry, he didn’t stamp his authority on the game. He needs to kickstart his season, quickly

Previous Next Aaron Lennon – 5/10. He may offer defensive protection, but going forward Lennon brought nothing to the table. I can’t personally remember a cross or shot he put in, rightly hooked for Mirallas.

Previous Next Ross Barkley 6.5/10. Ross got the albeit deflected goal and looked lively, but it just didn’t fall for him today. He was part of a three-man-midfield which stifled him immensely and when he got into decent positions, too often he would mess it up. He’s had a bit of a dip in form in the last three league games, needs to pick himself up at Sunderland.

Previous Next Gerard Deulofeu – 7/10. Some of Gerard’s decision were puzzling, but Arsenal were terrified of him whenever he got the ball. Set up Barkley for the goal with a fantastic pass and should’ve scored himself, Deulofeu may be frustrating, but he makes things happen.

Previous Next Romelu Lukaku – 6/10. Lukaku had a couple of chances and battled well, but was isolated for much of the game and the service he was provided was scarce at best. The big Belgian needs to more ammunition, but how many times have we said that?