Arsenal Player Ratings: Chelsea (N)

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Arsenal Player Ratings: Chelsea (N)

Arsenal have won the 2017 Community Shield after beating Chelsea 4-1 on penalties.

The game went to a penalty shootout after drawing 1-1 in regulation time.

The reigning champions took the lead through Victor Moses. The game turned on its head when Pedro got sent off for a reckless tackle and the resulting free-kick was headed in by Sead Kolašinac.

The ABBA penalty shootout format was used for the first time in England. Arsenal scored each of their four penalties, but Thibaut Courtois and Alvaro Morata missed from the spot.

Here’s how we rated each of the Arsenal player’s performances at Wembley:

 

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