Yaya Sanogo and Alexis Sanchez strike to secure last 16 spot for Arsene Wenger's side
- Arsenal qualify for Champions League last 16 with 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund
- Yaya Sanogo scores first competitive goal for Arsenal to put Arsene Wenger's side ahead
- French youngster looked to be in an offside position for his second-minute strike
- Alexis Sanchez doubles Arsenal's lead with curling effort in 57th minute
ARSENAL
Damien Martinez - 7
Made a vital save to deny Mkhitaryan in the first-half and grew in confidence from there.
Calum Chambers - 7
The right back could have been more economical in possession but proved effective in both halves.
Per Mertesacker - 6.5
Not been at his best this season but looked more like his old self.
Nacho Monreal - 6.5
Again asked to fill in centre back and kept to his task well enough. Wenger will be pleased Laurent Koscielny is fit again, though.
Kieran Gibbs - 6.5
Responded to his unlucky own goal against Manchester United on Saturday with a typically steady display.
Mikel Arteta - 6.5
The skipper was quiet but efficient in central midfield. Kept things moving nicely in midfield. Booked.
Aaron Ramsey - 7
Still short of those blockbusting displays of last season, but a much improved performance.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 7
The crossbar denied him a goal of the season contender on his 100th appearance for the club.
Alexis Sanchez - 7.5
Looked a little leg weary at times, but still lit up the Emirates Stadium with a great goal.
Santi Cazorla - 8
His best performance for Arsenal this season. Set-up Sanogo's opener and caused the visitors big problems.
Yaya Sanogo - 7
A night the young Frenchman will never forget. Still very raw but his goal will do him the world of good.
Subs
Flamini (on for Arteta 67 - 6.5)
Podolski (on for Sanogo 79 - 6)
Campbell (on for Oxlade-Chamberlain 89)
Man of the match
Cazorla
Midfielder Santi Cazorla produced his best performance this season for Arsenal
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