Arsenal 4-1 CSKA PLAYER RATINGS: Ramsey and Ozil pull the strings as Gunners run riot

Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette both scored twice as Arsenal beat CSKA Moscow 4-1 in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night.

Ramsey and Ozil were the stars of the show as the Gunners all but secured their place in the semi-finals of the competition.

Here, Sportsmail's KIERAN GILL runs the rule over both sets of players.

Petr Cech - 6.5

Surprise starter because of David Ospina’s injury. Beaten by a brilliant free-kick and kept busier than he have expected.

Hector Bellerin - 7

Tried to support Mesut Ozil on the right wing. Brilliant cross cut back behind the visitors’ defence for Arsenal’s opener.

Shkodran Mustafi - 6

Awful attempt at a clearance before CSKA got their away goal. Perhaps nerves. Looked a little shaky at times.

Laurent Koscielny - 6

Clumsy challenge by the captain to concede free-kick that led to CSKA’s leveller. Visitors were allowed too many chances for comfort.

Nacho Monreal - 7

One of Arsenal’s most consistent performers this season. Gets forward. Combines well with his team-mates. More of the same here.

Aaron Ramsey - 9

Constant threat. Had a goal ruled out for offside then scored a legitimate one. The flicked finish was a work of art. Only woodwork denied him a hat-trick.

Granit Xhaka - 7.5

Returned to the starting line-up. Held back and helped out his defenders while Ramsey joined the attacks. Tidy passing.

Mesut Ozil - 9

Instrumental in all four goals with two lovely assists – three if you include winning the penalty. Pulled the strings. A joy to watch.

Jack Wilshere - 6.5

Started in No 10 position but fluid forward line saw him help out in other areas. The odd careless pass.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - 7.5

Manchester United’s Europa League hero last year. Frustrated not to have scored a goal of his own. Forced off with injury

Alexandre Lacazette - 8.5

Faced three defenders with a combined age of 108. Two goals will do his confidence a world of good. Missed out on hat-trick.

Substitutes

Alex Iwobi - 6

Danny Welbeck 6

Mohamed Elneny 6

Manager: Arsene Wenger - 8

Arguably Arsenal’s biggest game of the season so far. Away goal was worrying but this scoreline should suit them fine.

Akinfeev 5; V Berezutski 4.5, Ignashevich 4.5, A Berezutski 4.5; Natcho 5; Kuchaev 5.5, Dzagoev 5.5, Golovin 6.5, Schennikov 5; Musa 5.5, Wernbloom 5.5

Substitutes

Santos Vitinho 5.5 (for Dzagoev, 65min)

Georgi Milanov 6 (for Natkho, 74)

Referee: Pavel Kralovec (Cze) 6

Correct call for the penalty. Very few controversies to deal with. Let the game flow.

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