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14 April 2012

Marks out of 10 for Arsenal at their Champions League clash with Rosenborg at Highbury.

Manuel Almunia Has given Arsene Wenger a real headache. As a shot-stopper, he is supreme. But crosses are his achilles heel, as witnessed last night. 5 out of 10

Justin Hoyte Accomplished, calm and neat with his distribution. His performance will have boosted his chances of a new contract. 7 out of 10

Kolo Toure Strong, combative, fearless. Everything, in fact, that the Rosenborg front line was not. Made goalline clearance after Almunia miss. 7 out of 10

Sol Campbell As dominating as ever and rarely troubled. A stroll in the North London twilight and probably the easiest win bonus he'll ever collect. 7 out of 10

Ashley Cole So little did Rosenborg offer up front that he was able to spend most of the game in the winger's role that he filled in his fledgling years. 7 out of 10

Jose Reyes Scored the first goal that settled the nerves - his own as much as the team's. It was his first goal since early October. 6 out of 10

Francesc Fabregas Became the second youngest scorer in the Champions League, and the 17-year-old showed great composure throughout. 7 out of 10

Mathieu Flamini He never stood still for 90 minutes - except that is when he was summoned by the Italian referee to be shown a yellow card. 7 out of 10

Robert Pires Passing was crisp and incisive, the movement graceful. Needed a confidence boost and he took full advantage. 7 out of 10

Thierry Henry Henry runs his heart out no matter what - and he did it again last night. He scored once but it could have been even more. 7 out of 10

Dennis Bergkamp Returned with massive experience and sublime skills. It will be stunning if he does not keep his place against Chelsea. 8 out of 10

Substitutes: Gael Clichy: Bright and lively down the left flank. 6 Robin van Persie: No tantrums last night, no petulance - just a superb goal. 6 Quincy Owusu-Abeyie: Not on long enough to warrant a mark.

The manager: Arsene Wenger

A brave decision to leave out Lehmann and bring in Almunia. Didn't look the best selection when Almunia was floundering at every cross ball. Rosenborg's limitations meant that the goalkeeping decision was not crucial. 6

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