Carabao Cup 2017/18: Arsenal 1-0 West Ham United, Player Ratings

Danny Welbeck scored the only goal of the game as David Moyes' side did trouble but not so much as to bring Arsenal's goalkeeper into the game.

Overall, it was a pretty mundane game in this otherwise joyful holiday season. Here's how the players fared:

Arsenal

David Ospina - 6/10

Had nothing to do all game but get hit by Andy Carrol towards the end of the second half. Otherwise, was on point to give the crowd the chance to go 'Ooooooooo...'

Sead Kolasinac - 7/10

Recalled into the side having been out the last couple of games and did well to add some of that muscle into Arsenal's defence.

Rob Holding - 7.5/10

Seems to be comfortable with Calum Chambers at the back and proved again what a bright future he has with another superb display.

Calum Chambers - 7.5/10

Was unfazed by any challenge throughout the game and was seen marshalling the rest of the defence like a seasoned pro. Good prospect for the Gunners.

Mathieu Debuchy - 7.5/10

It's unbelievable how he wins his aerial duels despite his natural frame. He was at it again tonight and is becoming a vital player for Arsene Wenger in every non-Premier League fixture.

Joe Willock - 7.5/10

Rarely gave the ball away and used his long legs to protect it when needed. Was composed and assured and had a good game overall in the centre.

Mohamed Elneny - 6.5/10

Was involved a lot in the buildups to most of Arsenal's attacks but didn't quite see them through when needed. Needs a run of games to get back to his best.

Francis Coquelin - 8/10

Arsenal's best performer of the day. He's getting more and more confident on the ball and it showed with the way he was moving with his flicks and lobs. Had a 90.4% pass accuracy and created a chance. Top performance.

Danny Welbeck - 7.5/10

Barring shinning the ball into the net, Danny Welbeck did little to convince Wenger that he ought to be in the first team. His game seems overall one-dimensional at times.

Olivier Giroud - 6.5/10

Never quite worked out for him up top and went off injured clutching his hamstring. Perhaps, it's time.

Theo Walcott - 6.5/10

Still cannot believe he didn't score from that lovely Kolasinac cross in the first half. Far from his best and far from the first team.

Substitutes

Reiss Nelson - 7/10

Came on for the injured Giroud and added some flair to the match albeit a bit too late. Looks real confident on the ball and is another exciting talent.

Ben Sheaf - 6/10

Didn't have much time to settle into the game but the fact that he's coming on means Wenger sees something in this London-born kid.

Josh Dasilva - NA/10

Didn't play long enough to merit a rating.