Stoke 1 - Arsenal 3 reviews and ratings

Arsenal's visit to the brittania stadium was as expected difficult. But Arsenal managed to score 2 quick goals One by Cesc fabregas and other by Thomas vermaelen at the end of the game to win 3-1. The win was marred by horrific injury to Aaron Ramsey, through a tackle by Ryan shawcross. The injury was bad, Ramsey suffered a broken tibia (shin bone) by the looks of it. And by the looks on the faces of fellow teammates, the future of a talented footballer may be in jeopardy. This injury comes almost at the same time 2 years back, when Eduardo was injured in a similar way against Birmingham city. Still Arsenal have not confirmed the official status of Ramsey's injury. 
Earlier in the game, Danny Pugh put the home side ahead after seven minutes when he nodded home a long throw by Rory Delap. Arsenal got themselves back into the match after 32 minutes though when Nicklas Bendter beat Thomas Sorensen with a superb header.
The 1st half ended at 1-1. The match looked destined to be 1-1, but a late penalty by Fabregas and a stoppage time goal by Vermaelen sealed the game for Arsenal, which means they are just 3 points away from the league leaders chelsea. who earlier lost 4-2 to Man city .


Almunia - 6. did well but as usual had some nervous moments.


Clichy - 7 - quite better than previous games


Vermaelen - 8 - strong in defence, got a goal for himself too.. 


Campbell - 8 - formed a good partnership with Vermaelen at the back. very little mistakes


Sagna - 6 - good but wasn't at his best 


Fabregas - 9 - had his hand in all 3 goals. brilliant cross to bendtner for the 1st and a cool penalty and good assist to vermaelen for the third. as usual best player in the field.


Eboue - 6 - tried hard to get in the box. good performance


Alexander Song - 7.5 - very good performance


Nasri - 6 - wasn't at his best


Ramsey - 7 - good penalty shout at start of second half. Very much in the heart of the game until his terrible injury ruined his season.


Niklas Bendtner - 8 - A very good game for the dane. Got in a cool header to bring arsenal into the game.