Arsenal Player Ratings vs Cardiff – Birthday Boy Shines

Arsenal maintained their top spot in the Barclays premier league after beating Cardiff 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
However, they were in danger of losing the top spot as Cardiff parked the bus well to stop Arsenal’s attacking threat. Moreover, Gunners also wasted a few good chances to take the lead in both halves.
Birthday Boy Jack Wilshere was arguably the best player on the field for me as his driving runs constantly troubled the visitors and he combined brilliantly with Spanish star Santi Cazorla.
Podolski made a return to the starting lineup but as a lone striker not a winger. The German international failed to shine and was replaced by Bendtner. The substitution worked in favor of the home side as the Dane star scored in the 88th minute.
Having conceded very late, Cardiff pushed forward for an equalizer but paid the price as they left it open at the back and Walcott scored the second in injury time to seal third consecutive PL victory for the gunners.
Here are Arsenal player ratings vs Cardiff.

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