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Adrien Rabiot, who has been linked with Arsenal , has requested a loan move when the January transfer window opens.
In an interview with Telefoot the France Under-21 international revealed that he has spoken to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi about his frustration at his lack of first-team opportunities this season, during which he asked that he be loaned out for the remainder of the season.
“I’ve asked the president for a loan move in January if my time on the field is insufficient," the 20-year-old said. "It’s something that he can’t refuse me - I know he likes me very much.”
Arsenal are in need of reinforcements having seen their midfield depleted by injury. Santi Cazorla will be out for at least three months, Alexis Sanchez is not expected to play again this year, Jack Wilshere remains sidelined, Mikel Arteta has picked up a strain, Thomas Rosicky won't return until the New Year and Francis Coquelin is out until at least February.
Despite his young age, Rabiot has made close to 100 appearances for PSG, helping the club to a number of trophies along the way. He tends to play in a central role from where he is adept at moving the ball forward as he is breaking up play.
Arsenal player ratings vs SunderlandShow all 14 1 /14Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Petr Cech - 8 out of 10 A superb performance from Arsenal's goalkeeper. Cech made an early crucial save to deny Borini after Arsenal were caught on the counter, another minutes later and then two more in the second half which saved the blushes of the Gunners' defence.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Hector Bellerin - 4 out of 10 Struggled with the pace of Watmore on the right and allowed the forward to get past him several times to set up Sunderland chances before nearly seeing Van Aanholt get ahead of him and go for goal. Not the best of days for the full-back.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Per Mertesacker - 7 out of 10 Was called into action several times to make up for Koscielny and Bellerin's struggles in defence, and did well to clear the danger and protect Cech.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Laurent Koscielny - 5 out of 10 Returned to the starting line-up after recovering from injury and was caught out a few times early on after coming out to try and intercept the ball. He then gave away a needless free kick that led to Sunderland equalising but grew into the game as it progressed.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Nacho Monreal - 6 out of 10 Appeared shaky when trying to clear his lines early on, and was saved by Cech in the second half when he allowed Fletcher to get ahead him. But he did well getting forwards and contributing to Arsenal's attacking play particularly for Giroud's goal.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Mathieu Flamini - 6 out of 10 After a nervy start in which Sunderland had the better of possession in the middle of the park, Flamini did a good enough job protecting the defence and allowing Ramsey to get forwards.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Aaron Ramsey - 8 out of 10 Was handed his chance to impress in his favoured central position and he didn't disappoint. After going for goal a few times early on, Ramsey then started the move that led to Arsenal's opener before setting up Giroud for the winner. Was then rewarded for the numerous chances he carved out for himself with his late goal.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 5 out of 10 Started the game on the left flank but was ordered to switch sides with Campbell in the first half. However, he continued to have little impact on proceedings.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Mesut Ozil - 7 out of 10 Set up Campbell for his goal with a lovely through-ball for the striker, and enjoyed a good game as he linked up well with his teammates and created chances.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Joel Campbell - 8 out of 10 Started on the right in place of Ramsey, who was shifted centrally, but was forced to swap to the left early on and the move paid off when the Costa Rica international coolly opened the scoring in the 34th minute.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Olivier Giroud - 7 out of 10 Helped contribute to Arsenal's opener with some nice link-up play, but let himself down when, under little pressure, he drove the ball into his own net. However, he made up for his mistake by heading in the winner and should have gotten his second minutes later.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland <b>Subs:</b> Theo Walcott - 6 out of 10 Was brought on in the 63rd minute for Oxlade-Chamberlain and had a few chances at goal although he didn't have enough time to really make an impact.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Kieran Gibbs - 5 out of 10 Came on for Campbell and did a good enough job protecting the defence as Arsenal tried to protect their lead.
Arsenal player ratings vs Sunderland Calum Chambers - 6 out of 10 Was substituted for Giroud with 11 minutes to go and it was his deflected shot that Ramsey fired in to get Arsenal's third.
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Tottenham have also been linked with interest in the player.
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