Arsenal clashed heads with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium earlier today as they looked to secure a good result on their travels in the Premier League. The Gunners made a sloppy start to the game as they conceded the opener in the ninth minute when Erling Haaland found the back of the net. However, Riccardo Calafiori equalised for the visitors in the 22nd minute when he scored with an excellent strike from outside the penalty box.
Mikel Arteta‘s men took the lead in the first half injury-time thanks to Gabriel’s header from point-blank range. However, Leandro Trossard was sent off by the referee soon after as Arsenal went into the half-time interval 2-1 up on the scoreline.
The ten-men of Arsenal defended valiantly in the second half but conceded in injury time when John Stones got his name on the scoresheet. The match finished with the North London club earning a hard-fought 2-2 draw away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the match against Man City.
GK: David Raya – 8/10
Raya made a lot of crucial saves at the back to keep his team in the game. Still, he ended up conceding twice today.
RB: Jurrien Timber – 6.5/10
He did his fair share of defending but offered very little going forward.
CB: William Saliba – 6.5/10
Saliba put his foot through the ball when he could but still allowed two goals today.
CB: Gabriel – 7.5/10
The Brazilian talent was a rock at the back and managed to score from close range in the dying embers of the first half.
LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 7.5/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the field and managed to score a stunning equaliser in the 22nd minute.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 7/10
Saka picked up an assist for setting up Gabriel’s goal but was replaced at half-time following Trossard’s dismissal.
CM: Thomas Partey – 6/10
He anchored the midfield well but lacked quality on the ball.
CM: Declan Rice – 6/10
Rice was full of energy at the centre of the park but struggled to get a foothold in the game.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5/10
He made two decent chances for others around him and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
ST: Kai Havertz – 7/10
Havertz worked his socks off at both ends of the field but never looked like he would score.
ST: Leandro Trossard – 5/10
He struggled to make a difference in the final third and let his teammates down by getting sent off in the latter stages of the first half.
Substitutes:
RB: Ben White – 6.5/10
White was solid at the back.
CB: Jakub Kiwior – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
ST: Gabriel Jesus – N/A
CM: Myles Lewis-Skelly – N/A
