Premier League Player Ratings: Arsenal 2-0 West Ham

Sol Campbell - 7 -  Lucky to get away with a two-footed tackle, but was soon after cautioned for a mistimed tackle - fortunately for him it was in West Ham's area not Arsenal's. Did well to get on the end of a free kick that almost resulted in Arsenal's second.

Thomas Vermaelen - 6 - Extremely unfortunate to have been sent off - although there was contact it was an extremely soft penalty.

Gael Clichy - 8 - Threatened with his hard running and a number of well picked out crosses.

Denilson - 7 - Clinical half volley into the bottom right corner for the early opening goal.

Alexandre Song - 9 - Classy performance in the first half. Tough tackling and perceptive passing. Started move that led to Denilson's goal. Dropped back into defence after Vermaelen's red card and did well. A better option than Silvestre for the coming games.

Cesc Fabregas - 8 - Delivered the usual high quality. Typical drive in the 81st minute earned him the penalty and then dispatched it coolly. Of course he did.

Samir Nasri - 7 - At the centre of some tantalisingly Barcelona-esque passages of play yet couldn't quite deliver the killer ball or finish off any of the moves.

Nicklas Bendtner - 7 - Neat and tidy lay-off for Denilson's goal and threatened with one well-struck shot that went just wide in the first half. Was unfortunate to be taken off for tactical reasons following the sending off.

Eduardo - n/a -  Late substitute for Arshavin.

Bacary Sagna - n/a -  Came on for Samir Nasri after 74 minutes.

Abou Diaby - 8 - Replaced Bendtner on 57 minutes. Showed great technique and drive to inspire a number of attacking moves from deep in midfield.