Al Habsi - handling was assured in the sopping conditions; well beaten by Van Persie’s penalty after initial excellent save - 7

Steinsson - lucky not to have leg broken by Diaby’s tackle. Great cross for Taylor’s first goal but rash tackle on Hleb that led to Arsenal’s equaliser - 7

A O’Brien- will be disappointed a fine display was undone by cruel deflection at the death to gift Arsenal their winner - 6

Cahill - showed why Megson rates him as best young English defender in Premier League. Unlucky not to seal match before Arsenal scored - 8

Samuel - considering his lack of games the ex-Villa man wasn’t caught out until the arrival of speedy Walcott - 6

Campo - fully committed as his argument with Taylor showed after Gallas goal. Just needed bigger hair to cut out corner - 6

McCann - didn’t give Arsenal time to settle on the ball and involved in build-up to second Bolton goal - 6

Guthrie - not overawed by Gunners’ talented midfielder and again showed why Wanderers want to keep him - 7

Taylor - goals have been long time coming for the ex Pompey man but the wait was worthwhile - 7

Diouf - no complaints about his effort in this game; even nutmegged Fabregas! - 7

Davies - gave Senderos and Gallas a torrid time and collected a booking for his troubles - 6

Subs:

Walker - not used
Hunt (for Guthrie 77) - only played four minutes before leaving action with shoulder injury
Stelios (for Diouf 77)
Cohen - not used
Rasiak (for Hunt 81)

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