Arsenal threw away a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 against Anderlecht at the Emirates Stadium this evening.
The Gunners were ahead on 25 minutes when Mikel Arteta tucked away a penalty, before Alexis Sanchez volleyed home a second shortly after.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain put Arsenal well and truly in command on the hour with his well-taken strike, but Anthony Vanden Borre then kick-started a memorable comeback, tapping home on 61 minutes and pulling back a second from the spot.
Substitute Aleksandar Mitrovic was then on hand to head home an equaliser in the final minute of normal time to salvage a memorable Champions League Group D point for the visiting side.
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during the dramatic 90 minutes of action in North London.
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ARSENAL
Goal
Wojciech Szczesny: He could not have done too much more to keep out either of Anderlecht's three goals, and he produced a fine save to deny Kljestan in the opening stages, rushing out and making himself big. (6/10)
Defence
Calum Chambers: Looked assured in advanced areas, and even managed to produce a couple of big blocks to deny the opposition. (6/10)
Per Mertesacker: Once more the Gunners' frailties at the back were exposed this evening. They may have kept two clean sheets on the bounce in the Premier League, but further depth is needed in January. (5/10)
Nacho Monreal: Looked equally as shaky tonight as he did in the reverse meeting two weeks ago. His vulnerability in a central defensive position cost his side in particular when he brought down Mitrovic for the penalty. Also placed his hands on the referee, which could have led to a red card. (4/10)
Kieran Gibbs: Played more like a left-sided forward than a left-back at times in the first half. Much like his team, however, he could not hold back the Anderlecht tide in the final 30 minutes. (6/10)
Midfield
Mikel Arteta: Scored his 50th goal in English football when coolly converting from the spot, and also did well to dictate the tempo of play. Left the field injured in the second half, in which time his side fell apart. (7/10)
Aaron Ramsey: He has yet to return to anywhere near the level he was at last term, although there were a few glimmers this evening that his best could be on the horizon. Struggled to create chances in a largely one-sided final 30 minutes. (5/10)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: So often the architect of Arsenal moves down both flanks, and he certainly deserved his goal. Little did anyone inside the Emirates Stadium know at the time that this strike would be needed in order for Arsenal to take a point away from the game. (7/10)
Santi Cazorla: Linked up well with Alexis, although he did not dictate play as much as you would have expected. Saw his shot easily handled by Proto with the game poised at 3-2. (6/10)
Alexis Sanchez: The best player on the field, whose driving runs and silky footwork led to numerous opportunities for his side. His volley was the least that he deserved following another impressive showing. The Chile international now has 11 goals in his last 13 appearances for the club. (8/10)
Attack
Danny Welbeck: A decent enough performance from the striker who linked up play well, drifting into the channels and even winning his side a penalty. He was signed to score goals, however, and they are running fairly dry at this moment in time. (6/10)
Substitutes
Tomas Rosicky: Brought on to add some fresh legs in the final 10 minutes, but it did not work out quite the way that Arsene Wenger would have wanted it to. (5/10)
Lukas Podolski: He became a hero from the bench a fortnight ago with his strike in the dying seconds to down Anderlecht, yet there was to be none of that in his 10-minute cameo this evening. (5/10)
Mathieu Flamini: He was required on a couple of occasions to cut the ball out, acting as the last man. He was lucky not to have been sent have when halting Acheampong's run through on goal late on, though. (6/10)
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ANDERLECHT
Goal
Silvio Proto: Perhaps could have done better to have kept out Alexis's strike, and will also be disappointed with the way Oxlade-Chamberlain finished from a tight angle. (6/10)
Defence
Olivier Deschacht: Looked to get forward when possible down the flanks, but seemed to be to no real avail until some pressure in the final 30 minutes finally came to fruition. (6/10)
Chancel Mbema: He gave away the penalty when cutting across Welbeck, bringing the striker down inside the box as a result, although the centre-back produced a number of high-quality blocks. Went off injured and will be missed with Bram Nuytinck also out. (7/10)
Anthony Vanden Borre: It is difficult to sum up the former Portsmouth full-back's performance. Defensively he was all at sea on more than one occasion, but he did score twice to drag his side right back into the game. (7/10)
Midfield
Dennis Praet: Always looked to get the ball forward as quickly as possible, and troubled Arsenal's backline a few times across the 90 minutes. (7/10)
Sacha Kljestan: He was brought into the starting lineup in the only change from the side that narrowly lost to the Gunners last time out, replacing the industrious Steven Defour. Should have scored his first-half chance when through on goal, but made a positive impact throughout regardless. (7/10)
Yoeri Tielmans: Forced Szczesny into making a save from his free kick late on, and played a part in the memorable turnaround in North London. (7/10)
Andy Najar: Not quite the man of the match performance that we saw from him in the reverse fixture, but he was involved throughout in an attacking sense. If not for Flamini he would have levelled up the game, but he did manage to assist Mitrovic's late winner with a fine cross from the left. (8/10)
Ibrahima Conte: Could not get a hold on the game, and was therefore replaced at the interval with Arsenal largely in control. (5/10)
Attack
Gohi Bi Cyriac: He did look threatening at times when the Purple & Whites broke forward, but he did not offer as much as replacement Mitrovic did during his spell on the field. (6/10)
Frank Acheampong: Tracked back to block Gibbs's goalbound effort, and was unlucky not to level up the game shortly before Mitrovic did. He was given too much space inside the box, grazing the bar with his drive. (7/10)
Substitutes
Leander Dendoncker: The youngster did well when he was introduced in place of the injured Mbemba, although the game was certainly contested more up the other end of the field after he was brought on. (7/10)
Andy Kawaya: The youth product made a real impact in his 45 minutes on the pitch, setting up Van Borre's first goal and causing real problems with some inviting balls from the left-hand side. (X/10)
Aleksandar Mitrovic: His domestic record in both the Serbian and Belgian top flight speaks for itself. Left out of the team once more due to reported issued with manager Besnik Hasi over his weight, the striker certainly went the right way about winning back his starting spot. (8/10)
Daniel Lewis
