Arsenal secured their spot in the knockout stages of the Europa League after a dour 0-0 draw with Red Star Belgrade.

Arsene Wenger again rang the changes for this one but the Gunners second-string were a long way off their best.

They had young goalkeeper Matt Macey to thank for not losing the encounter too as he made a fine flying stop during the first-half.

Cologne's victory over BATE ensured Arsenal's progression with Wenger now given the chance to rotate even further.

Here are our complete player ratings

Arsenal

Macey 8MOTM – Certainly looks the part. Tall, imposing and not intimidated infront of a 50,000+ plus audience.

Debuchy 6 – Looked rusty and no surprise because of his lack of first team involvement.

Elneny 6 – Not a natural central defender. Makes up for that with enthusiasm.

Matt Macey impressed (
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Macey makes a fine save (
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Arsene Wenger looks on (
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Bryn Lennon)

Holding 6 – Outstanding in the FA Cup final against Chelsea. Now dealing with that dreaded “second season” syndrome.

Nelson 6 – Going forward, not a problem. Defensively he is still learning his trade.

Maitland-Niles 6 – A genuine steadying force down the Arsenal left. Getting better with experience.

Nelson in action for Arsenal (
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Giroud speaks to Wilshere (
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Coquelin 7 – As usual gave his all. Loves a tackle followed by a simple pass.

Willock 6 – He will have better nights. Replaced on the hour mark.

Walcott 6 – Still waiting for that edge, that pass which opens up defences after a burst of pace.

Wilshere 6 – Another who will benefit from meaningful game time. Some touches sublime, some not so much.

Giroud 7 – He was handful all night for the Red Star defence. Now using his strength to greater effect.

Giroud in action (
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Subs

Nketiah ( Willock, 68)

Red Star Belgrade

Borjan 7, Stojkovic 6, Le Tallec 7, Savic 6, Gobeljic 6, Kraticic 6, Donald 6, Srnic 5 (Racic 84), Kanga 5 (Milic 70), Badonjic 6 (Pesic 89), Boakye 6

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