Arsenal vs Anderlecht player ratings: Alexis Sanchez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain impress but who was to blame for the Arsenal capitulation?

A look at the individual performances at the Emirates where Arsenal drew 3-3 despite holding a three goal lead

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Tuesday 04 November 2014 19:13 EST
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Arsenal squandered a 3-0 lead with half an hour to play as Anderlecht produced a stunning comeback to draw 3-3 in the Champions League.

Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta scored from the penalty spot in the 25th minute and Alexis Sanchez volleyed home a superb second just four minutes later.

Sanchez then created Arsenal's third for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the 58th minute as the home side looked to have taken complete control of the Group D clash and sealed a place in the last 16 with two matches to play.

However, two goals from Anthony Vanden Borre, the second from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute, hauled Anderlecht right back into the match and Aleksandar Mitrovic headed a dramatic equalizer in the 90th minute.

So who was to blame for the capitulation? We take a look at how the Arsenal players performed...

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