How Arsenal rated...

14 April 2012

Marks out of 10 for Arsenal after their Champions League clash with Panathinaikos.

Jens Lehmann The German goalkeeper looks as vulnerable in Europe as he is invincible in the Premiership. Should leave heading to Sol Campbell and Kolo Toure in future. 5 out of 10

Lauren Supported the attack well and defended when needed. Not spectacular but effective and not to blame for either goal last night. Another Steady Eddie showing. 7 out of 10

Kolo Toure The uneven bounce on the pitch caused him occasional problems, but he remains rock-like as a defender. His challenges were as formidable as ever. 7 out of 10

Sol Campbell Untroubled by Michael Konstantinou who he saw off in the second half. But the pace of substitute Emmanuel Olisadebe gave him occasional problems. 7 out of 10

Ashley Cole Just gets better and better. Quick and incisive in attack, crisp and sharp in the tackle. Defended superbly and laid on the second goal with a great pass. 8 out of 10

Freddie Ljungberg Buzzed around to great effect and took his goal well. He was not the force in the second half that he was in the first but remained a threat to the Greeks. 6 out of 10

Cesc Fabregas At 17 he shows great maturity. Nothing gets to him - not the occasion or the crowd, whether it be 12,000 fans last night or 38,500 at Highbury. 7 out of 10

Edu Still prone to lose possession in vital areas but compensates with his positional sense and use of the ball. A natural leftfooter who brings balance to the midfield. 6 out of 10

Robert Pires Battered from the start. The swollen ankle that forced him off proves no-one can accuse him of extravagant tumbles. Still showed delicate touches. 6 out of 10

Jose Reyes Power on legs. He occasionally suffers from tunnel vision, but once his perspective broadens he will be one hell of a player. Came close to scoring the winner with a late strike. 6 out of 10

Thierry Henry An ineffectual performance was forgiven when he scored a great goal but produced an even better celebration - just staring as the home fans bayed at him. 6 out of 10

Arsene Wenger Tactically, nothing wrong. His team dominated most of the game and produced some great fotball in an intimidating atmosphere. His defence of Jens Lehmann, whose two errors cost Arsenal dear, was laudable and shows just why he has the respect of his players. But he must be at a loss to explain why his players can't repeat their irresistible Premiership form in Europe. 7 out of 10

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