Cesare Casadei N/A
(On for Mandueke 78’)
David Raya 6/10
ARSENAL RATINGS: Not shots on target for Spaniard to deal with until 69th minute when Sterling’s dipping free-kick flew straight into his arms. Getty Images
Ben White 8/10
In right place to block goal-bound Cucurella shot that would have levelled scores. Calmly side-footed Arsenal into 2-0 lead at start of second half. Miss-hit a cross in 70th minute that flew into top Show more
William Saliba 7/10
Left trailing in wake of Jackson in first half as Chelsea attacker’s surging run ended with defensive partner Gabriel hitting own woodwork. No problems in second half as Chelsea disappeared as attackiShow more
Gabriel 7/10
A couple of sticky moments at back including when he deflected ball onto own post after surging run and cross by Jackson. Out-muscled Mandueke before starting move for third goal. Reuters
Takehiro Tomiyasu 7/10
One the receiving end of a nasty tackle from Jackson early on but able to continue. Pace of Mandueke caused him a few problems but generally solid display from Japanese full-back. Reuters
Thomas Partey 7/10
Back in starting XI, Ghanaian kept things simple in middle of park as shown by first-time pass to Rice in build-up to Trossard goal. The fulcrum that allowed Rice and Odegaard to dominate between ChelShow more
Declan Rice 9/10
England midfielder was outstanding. Teed-up Trossard to earn assist for Arsenal’s early goal. Silky touch and turn before curling just over which nearly put side 2-0 up. Fired low shot too close to PeShow more
Martin Odegaard 9/10
Norwegian pulled strings in some style creating eight chances for teammates. Sensational ball through to Havertz who almost scored just after half-time then produced another wonder-ball to set-up sameShow more
Bukayo Saka 7/10
Shanked one backpass out for corner from halfway line in comical fashion. Usual attacking threat coming in from right, heavily involved in third and fourth goals. EPA
Kai Havertz 8/10
A night to remember against his former club. Missed three chances before showing fine composure in front of goal after break to score twice and earn a standing ovation when substituted. AFP
Leandro Trossard 8/10
Drilled Arsenal into a fifth-minute lead with his 15th goal of the season and almost grabbed another when he deflected shot was saved. Booked for late tackle on former Brighton teammate Cucurella. ReuShow more
Gabriel Martinelli 7/10
SUBS: (On for Havertz 73’) Came on with team 5-0 up and in total control. Curled shot with outside of right boot wide of target and should have made it six when clean through but shot blocked by keepeShow more
Gabriel Jesus 6/10
(On for Trossard 73’) Former Manchester City striker had no opportunity to add to the rout. AP
Oleksandr Zinchenko 6/10
(On for Tomiyasu 73’) Easy time to come on with team in total control and the opposition a rabble. PA
Jorginho 6/10
(On for Partey 73’) Slotted into midfield with little problem with match well and truly over. Reuters
Fabio Vieira N/A
(On for Saka 81’) Fired shot into side netting after Chelsea defence backed off. AP
Djorde Petrovic 5/10
CHELSEA RATINGS: Busy night for keeper as Arsenal scored five, had 27 shots with 10 on target. Poor for opening goal when he failed to block Trossard’s low strike with his legs but let down by porous Show more
Alfie Gilchrist 5/10
Making his first Premier League start, 20-year-old was unable to prevent Trossard scoring down his flank. Booked for late challenge on same player. Tough night for a young defender in young Chelsea teShow more
Benoit Badiashile 4/10
Looked very shaky throughout with poor distribution, positioning and decision-making as Arsenal ran Blues defence ragged. His central-defensive partnership with Disasi was a shambles. Reuters
Axel Disasi 4/10
Nearly on end of cross into middle but failed to get foot onto ball. Almost scored own-goal when his deflection on Trossard shot forced save from Petrovic that keeper knew little about. Getty Images
Marc Cucurella 5/10
Saw shot that would have made it 1-1 blocked then set up Enzo with rebound that teammate failed to finish. Booked in first half which made trying to deal with Saka tricky. Out-muscled by Havertz for AShow more
Moises Caicedo 5/10
In right place to intercept Havertz pass intended for Rice as Arsenal piled on early pressure. Chelsea midfield given runaround by Odegaard and Rice. AP
Conor Gallagher 6/10
Fabulous cross into box to pick out Jackson but striker made right hash of headed finish. Unfortunate that block on cross into box fell at feet of White who doubled Gunners’ advantage. Getty Images
Enzo Fernandez 5/10
Argentine was skinned in style by Rice in first half which almost ended with Gunners midfielder scoring. Side-footed good chance wide on half-hour mark when should have at least hit target. AP
Mykhailo Mudryk 3/10
Back in side but Ukrainian was invisible man for the 67 kinutes he was on the pitch. Should really have been hooked at break as game completely past him by. AFP
Noni Madueke 5/10
Surging run past Tomiyasu and ball into box almost ended with Cucurella and then Enzo scoring. Flashes of threat from the attacker but lacking in final product at times. Getty Images
Nicolas Jackson 4/10
Awful challenge on Tomiyaso’s ankle in opening 10 minutes should have seen a red card. One excellent run down left-wing ended with Gabriel hitting own post. No confidence in front of goal missing gloShow more
Raheem Sterling 4/10
SUBS: (On for Mudryk 67’) Struck free-kick from distance straight at keeper straight after coming on for Chelse’a first shot on target. Failed to track back with White for fifth goal and sloppy pass aShow more
Trevoh Chalobah N/A
(On for Enzo 67’) Brought on to try and stem to the tide with side already 4-0 down. EPA
Thiago Silva N/A
(On for Gilchrist 78’) APCesare Casadei N/A
(On for Mandueke 78’)David Raya 6/10
ARSENAL RATINGS: Not shots on target for Spaniard to deal with until 69th minute when Sterling’s dipping free-kick flew straight into his arms. Getty ImagesBen White 8/10
In right place to block goal-bound Cucurella shot that would have levelled scores. Calmly side-footed Arsenal into 2-0 lead at start of second half. Miss-hit a cross in 70th minute that flew into top Show moreWilliam Saliba 7/10
Left trailing in wake of Jackson in first half as Chelsea attacker’s surging run ended with defensive partner Gabriel hitting own woodwork. No problems in second half as Chelsea disappeared as attackiShow moreGabriel 7/10
A couple of sticky moments at back including when he deflected ball onto own post after surging run and cross by Jackson. Out-muscled Mandueke before starting move for third goal. ReutersTakehiro Tomiyasu 7/10
One the receiving end of a nasty tackle from Jackson early on but able to continue. Pace of Mandueke caused him a few problems but generally solid display from Japanese full-back. ReutersThomas Partey 7/10
Back in starting XI, Ghanaian kept things simple in middle of park as shown by first-time pass to Rice in build-up to Trossard goal. The fulcrum that allowed Rice and Odegaard to dominate between ChelShow moreDeclan Rice 9/10
England midfielder was outstanding. Teed-up Trossard to earn assist for Arsenal’s early goal. Silky touch and turn before curling just over which nearly put side 2-0 up. Fired low shot too close to PeShow moreMartin Odegaard 9/10
Norwegian pulled strings in some style creating eight chances for teammates. Sensational ball through to Havertz who almost scored just after half-time then produced another wonder-ball to set-up sameShow moreBukayo Saka 7/10
Shanked one backpass out for corner from halfway line in comical fashion. Usual attacking threat coming in from right, heavily involved in third and fourth goals. EPAKai Havertz 8/10
A night to remember against his former club. Missed three chances before showing fine composure in front of goal after break to score twice and earn a standing ovation when substituted. AFPLeandro Trossard 8/10
Drilled Arsenal into a fifth-minute lead with his 15th goal of the season and almost grabbed another when he deflected shot was saved. Booked for late tackle on former Brighton teammate Cucurella. ReuShow moreGabriel Martinelli 7/10
SUBS: (On for Havertz 73’) Came on with team 5-0 up and in total control. Curled shot with outside of right boot wide of target and should have made it six when clean through but shot blocked by keepeShow moreGabriel Jesus 6/10
(On for Trossard 73’) Former Manchester City striker had no opportunity to add to the rout. APOleksandr Zinchenko 6/10
(On for Tomiyasu 73’) Easy time to come on with team in total control and the opposition a rabble. PAJorginho 6/10
(On for Partey 73’) Slotted into midfield with little problem with match well and truly over. ReutersFabio Vieira N/A
(On for Saka 81’) Fired shot into side netting after Chelsea defence backed off. APDjorde Petrovic 5/10
CHELSEA RATINGS: Busy night for keeper as Arsenal scored five, had 27 shots with 10 on target. Poor for opening goal when he failed to block Trossard’s low strike with his legs but let down by porous Show moreAlfie Gilchrist 5/10
Making his first Premier League start, 20-year-old was unable to prevent Trossard scoring down his flank. Booked for late challenge on same player. Tough night for a young defender in young Chelsea teShow moreBenoit Badiashile 4/10
Looked very shaky throughout with poor distribution, positioning and decision-making as Arsenal ran Blues defence ragged. His central-defensive partnership with Disasi was a shambles. ReutersAxel Disasi 4/10
Nearly on end of cross into middle but failed to get foot onto ball. Almost scored own-goal when his deflection on Trossard shot forced save from Petrovic that keeper knew little about. Getty ImagesMarc Cucurella 5/10
Saw shot that would have made it 1-1 blocked then set up Enzo with rebound that teammate failed to finish. Booked in first half which made trying to deal with Saka tricky. Out-muscled by Havertz for AShow moreMoises Caicedo 5/10
In right place to intercept Havertz pass intended for Rice as Arsenal piled on early pressure. Chelsea midfield given runaround by Odegaard and Rice. APConor Gallagher 6/10
Fabulous cross into box to pick out Jackson but striker made right hash of headed finish. Unfortunate that block on cross into box fell at feet of White who doubled Gunners’ advantage. Getty ImagesEnzo Fernandez 5/10
Argentine was skinned in style by Rice in first half which almost ended with Gunners midfielder scoring. Side-footed good chance wide on half-hour mark when should have at least hit target. APMykhailo Mudryk 3/10
Back in side but Ukrainian was invisible man for the 67 kinutes he was on the pitch. Should really have been hooked at break as game completely past him by. AFPNoni Madueke 5/10
Surging run past Tomiyasu and ball into box almost ended with Cucurella and then Enzo scoring. Flashes of threat from the attacker but lacking in final product at times. Getty ImagesNicolas Jackson 4/10
Awful challenge on Tomiyaso’s ankle in opening 10 minutes should have seen a red card. One excellent run down left-wing ended with Gabriel hitting own post. No confidence in front of goal missing gloShow moreRaheem Sterling 4/10
SUBS: (On for Mudryk 67’) Struck free-kick from distance straight at keeper straight after coming on for Chelse’a first shot on target. Failed to track back with White for fifth goal and sloppy pass aShow moreTrevoh Chalobah N/A
(On for Enzo 67’) Brought on to try and stem to the tide with side already 4-0 down. EPAThiago Silva N/A
(On for Gilchrist 78’) AP