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Stephen Ortega Ederson's understudy was overbearing and cold enough to pass out and was underworked until he stopped at the end. 6
Manuel Akanji City's fastest defender did not use the afterburners and was moved inside central defense when Nathan Aké limped off. 6
Ruben Dias It was a day of concentration, but not too much work for the majestic Portuguese center back. 6
Nathan Ake He almost scored a goal from a corner and the afternoon ended a disappointing 27 minutes due to injury. 6
Josko Gvardiol Impressive progress, good control and touch. 7
Rodri Second half shot blocked, tested with wide passes and clever lay-offs as he (and therefore City) dominated possession. 6
Matthew Kovacic He wowed the home crowd with a near-miss after the break and was then substituted. 6
Bernard Silva He floated into the infield to make an extra midfielder or dipped a shoulder on the right but was disappointed. 5
Kevin De Bruyne It got better as the contest got older. The balls with the instep, the free kicks and the corners were all his while the Belgian continued looking for progress. 7
Phil Foden Barely visible until the discharge of a 20-yard attempt; he was substituted after the break. 5
Erling Haaland With the serve a rarity, he abandoned the game and wasted one last golden opportunity with an aerial shot. 5
Substitutes: Rico Lewis (for Aké 27) Surprisingly underused this season, the youngster slotted in comfortably; 6; Jack Grealish (for Kovacic 61) 7; Jeremy Doku (for Foden 61) 7
Arsenal
David Rayá He survived a nervous fall in the 74th minute. Slowing down the game was a managerial order for which she received a yellow card. 5
ben white Foden barely tested the side in his corridor, so his job was done adequately. 6
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William Saliba He and White had to be alert on the right of the Gunners defense but remained intact. 6
Gabriel I was delighted with how anonymous Haaland was until a push from the number 9 almost heralded a headed goal. 6
Jakub Kiwior The 24-year-old made mistakes that ruined Arsenal's preparation and was given a break by his coach. 6
Declan Rice He demanded the ball under pressure to relieve his teammates and advanced upfield to try to create. 7
Jorginho 6 Like Robin to Rice's Batman, he allowed him to roam if he could, something Arsenal were content to counteract.
Martin Ødegaard He was often seen eluding City's midfield, and his defense splitter towards Bukayo Saka deserved a goal. 7
Bukayo Saka After some corners from the right, the winger's cross for Jesús illustrated the quality. 6
Gabriel Jesus Chest down and missed shot, as well as subsequent rolling effort. Booked on an uneventful departure. Replaced. 5
Kai Havertz Little service until a run towards a through pass from Ødegaard that ended with a crash at Ortega. 6
Substitutes: Takehiro Tomiyasu (for Kiwior 66) 6; Thomas Partey (for Jorginho 66) 6; Leandro Trossard (for Jesus 72); Gabriel Martinelli (for Saka 78) 6
