Ed Aarons at the Emirates Stadium 

Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City: Premier League player ratings

Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Martinelli excel off the bench for Arsenal, while Erling Haaland is the game’s outstanding player
  
  

Erling Haaland scoring Manchester City’s goal at Arsenal
Erling Haaland, pictured scoring Manchester City’s goal, is ‘unstoppable in this form’. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Action Images/Reuters

Arsenal

David Raya Stood no chance with Haaland’s goal and did better with his second attempt. Largely a spectator. 6

Jurriën Timber Unusual to see him tested physically, but Doku’s pace and trickery were a handful to deal with. 6

Riccardo Calafiori Gallops all over the pitch with boundless energy. Can’t be accused of lacking effort. 7

William Saliba Could have picked an easier game to return from an ankle injury than having to face Haaland on song. 6

Gabriel Magalhães Left for dead by Haaland’s pace for the opening goal. Not at his typical commanding best. 6

Martín Zubimendi Grew in influence as the game went on, but could not keep his shot on target when the ball fell to him. 7

Declan Rice Never short of endeavour, as always, even if it was often wasted. Much more effective higher up the pitch. 6

Mikel Merino Lucky not to be punished after twice losing the ball on edge of own area. Far too ponderous at times. 4

Noni Madueke Arsenal’s main threat in the first half, although could not find the breakthrough. Surprisingly substituted at break. 7

Viktor Gyökeres Chasing shadows for most of the afternoon. Didn’t even look like having a shot, let alone scoring. 5

Leandro Trossard Surprise starter after impact off the bench in Bilbao. Was on the periphery for most of the game. 6

Subs: Eberechi Eze (for Merino, ht) Almost made an immediate impact off bench and provided brilliant pass for late equaliser 8; Bukayo Saka (for Madueke, ht) Added impetus down the right. Needs more time after injury 6; Gabriel Martinelli (for Timber, 80) Will be disappointed to have had to wait so long after midweek heroics, but made it count when it mattered 8; Ethan Nwaneri (for Trossard, 84) Should have been introduced earlier 6; Cristhian Mosquera (for Zubimendi, 90+5) n/a

Manchester City

Gianluigi Donnarumma Flapped at a couple of corners but got away with it. Slow to react to Martinelli’s run before it was too late. 6

Abdukodir Khusanov Looked shaky whenever Calafiori ran at him, and was taken off at half-time. 6

Rúben Dias Seemed to be enjoying doing battle with Gyökeres and won more than his fair share of duels. 7

Josko Gvardiol Never looks hurried on the ball and has the pace to cover when needed. Some crucial defensive blocks. 8

Nico O’Reilly Stood up well to the challenge of facing Madueke and then Saka, but tired as the game wore on. 6

Rodri Almost back to his imperious best after a long-term absence. City are a different team when he’s around. 8

Tijjani Reijnders Inch-perfect pass to set up the goal for Haaland, with whom he has already developed a strong understanding. 7

Bernardo Silva Deserved booking for petulant tackle on Gabriel and enjoyed playing the role of pantomime villain with home fans. 7

Phil Foden Quietly effective. Not much chance to get forward but put in a shift for the cause. 7

Erling Haaland Unstoppable in this form. Started and finished the move for his goal and even did his bit defensively too. 9

Jérémy Doku Caused problems whenever he found space. Set up Haaland for a one-on-one with superb run and through ball. 8

Subs: Matheus Nunes (for Khusanov, ht) Another reluctant right-back but did well 7; Nathan Aké (for Foden, 68) Guilty of playing Martinelli onside for equaliser 5; Nico González (for Haaland, 77) Little impact 5; John Stones (for O’Reilly, 87) n/a; Savinho (for Doku, 87) n/a.

 

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