• ARSENAL PLAYER RATINGS: Must have breathed a huge sigh of relief after he took too long to make a clearance and almost allowed Alvarez to nick the ball and put City ahead. Improved his distribution in the second half and played lovely passes into midfield. Getty
    David Raya 6/10
    ARSENAL PLAYER RATINGS: Must have breathed a huge sigh of relief after he took too long to make a clearance and almost allowed Alvarez to nick the ball and put City ahead. Improved his distribution in the second half and played lovely passes into midfield. Getty
    ARSENAL PLAYER RATINGS: Must have breathed a huge sigh of relief after he took too long to make a clearance and almost allowed Alvarez to nick the ball and put City ahead. Improved his distribution in
  • Solid performance on the right from White. Wasn’t as adventurous as he normally is but stuck to his duties at the back. PA
    Ben White 6/10
    Solid performance on the right from White. Wasn’t as adventurous as he normally is but stuck to his duties at the back. PA
    Solid performance on the right from White. Wasn’t as adventurous as he normally is but stuck to his duties at the back. PA
  • Zinchenko looked solid and helped the Gunners win control of the midfield for most of the game. Reuters
    Oleksandr Zinchenko 7/10
    Zinchenko looked solid and helped the Gunners win control of the midfield for most of the game. Reuters
    Zinchenko looked solid and helped the Gunners win control of the midfield for most of the game. Reuters
  • An impeccable performance during which he kept Haaland quiet. He didn’t put a foot wrong all game. Getty
    William Saliba 8/10
    An impeccable performance during which he kept Haaland quiet. He didn’t put a foot wrong all game. Getty
    An impeccable performance during which he kept Haaland quiet. He didn’t put a foot wrong all game. Getty
  • Combined well with Saliba and dealt with the physical threat of Haaland. Made an incredible acrobatic clearance to stop Alvarez’s cross from finding Haaland during the first half. PA
    Gabriel 8/10
    Combined well with Saliba and dealt with the physical threat of Haaland. Made an incredible acrobatic clearance to stop Alvarez’s cross from finding Haaland during the first half. PA
    Combined well with Saliba and dealt with the physical threat of Haaland. Made an incredible acrobatic clearance to stop Alvarez’s cross from finding Haaland during the first half. PA
  • Provided a crucial block to stop Alvarez from testing Raya in the 58th minute. Kept things simple and made intelligent fouls. EPA
    Jorginho 6/10
    Provided a crucial block to stop Alvarez from testing Raya in the 58th minute. Kept things simple and made intelligent fouls. EPA
    Provided a crucial block to stop Alvarez from testing Raya in the 58th minute. Kept things simple and made intelligent fouls. EPA
  • Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice celebrates their victory on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. Arsenal won the game 1-0. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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    Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice celebrates their victory on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. Arsenal won the game 1-0. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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  • A below-average performance by his usual sky-high standards. He was guilty of playing a number of needless shots. PA
    Martin Odegaard 5/10
    A below-average performance by his usual sky-high standards. He was guilty of playing a number of needless shots. PA
    A below-average performance by his usual sky-high standards. He was guilty of playing a number of needless shots. PA
  • Enjoyed a lot of space on the right wing, but he was guilty of overplaying the ball at times. On one occasion, he bamboozled Gvardiol with a brilliant first touch in the penalty area, but his cross was cut out by Ake. Getty
    Gabriel Jesus 6/10
    Enjoyed a lot of space on the right wing, but he was guilty of overplaying the ball at times. On one occasion, he bamboozled Gvardiol with a brilliant first touch in the penalty area, but his cross was cut out by Ake. Getty
    Enjoyed a lot of space on the right wing, but he was guilty of overplaying the ball at times. On one occasion, he bamboozled Gvardiol with a brilliant first touch in the penalty area, but his cross wa
  • Another uneventful game where he failed to assert himself. Couldn’t sort out his feet quickly enough when Odegaard found him at the edge of the penalty area in the first half. EPA
    Leandro Trossard 5/10
    Another uneventful game where he failed to assert himself. Couldn’t sort out his feet quickly enough when Odegaard found him at the edge of the penalty area in the first half. EPA
    Another uneventful game where he failed to assert himself. Couldn’t sort out his feet quickly enough when Odegaard found him at the edge of the penalty area in the first half. EPA
  • A quiet game for the England international, where he made a number of questionable decisions. Had the Gunners’ first chance of the game, but his effort was wayward. AFP
    Eddie Nketiah 5/10
    A quiet game for the England international, where he made a number of questionable decisions. Had the Gunners’ first chance of the game, but his effort was wayward. AFP
    A quiet game for the England international, where he made a number of questionable decisions. Had the Gunners’ first chance of the game, but his effort was wayward. AFP
  • SUBS: (Trossard 46') Announced his introduction by registering the Gunners’ first shot on target in the 50th minute. Grabbed his first goal of the season at the perfect time, albeit with the help of Ake’s deflection. AFP
    Gabriel Martinelli 8/10
    SUBS: (Trossard 46') Announced his introduction by registering the Gunners’ first shot on target in the 50th minute. Grabbed his first goal of the season at the perfect time, albeit with the help of Ake’s deflection. AFP
    SUBS: (Trossard 46') Announced his introduction by registering the Gunners’ first shot on target in the 50th minute. Grabbed his first goal of the season at the perfect time, albeit with the help of A
  • (Nketiah 75') Played a huge part in Arsenal's goal by laying the ball for Martinelli to put the home side ahead. AP
    Kai Havertz N/A
    (Nketiah 75') Played a huge part in Arsenal's goal by laying the ball for Martinelli to put the home side ahead. AP
    (Nketiah 75') Played a huge part in Arsenal's goal by laying the ball for Martinelli to put the home side ahead. AP
  • (Zinchenko 75') Played his part in the goal by pushing upfield and playing the ball into the path of Havertz. PA
    Takehiro Tomiyasu N/A
    (Zinchenko 75') Played his part in the goal by pushing upfield and playing the ball into the path of Havertz. PA
    (Zinchenko 75') Played his part in the goal by pushing upfield and playing the ball into the path of Havertz. PA
  • (Jorginho 75') Making his return from injury, Partey brought calmness to the Arsenal midfield and dovetailed well with Rice. Getty
    Thomas Partey N/A
    (Jorginho 75') Making his return from injury, Partey brought calmness to the Arsenal midfield and dovetailed well with Rice. Getty
    (Jorginho 75') Making his return from injury, Partey brought calmness to the Arsenal midfield and dovetailed well with Rice. Getty
  • MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Made a mess of a cross that almost cost the visitors in the 49th minute. Could do little about the Gunners’ goal due to a huge deflection from Ake. Reuters
    Ederson 6/10
    MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Made a mess of a cross that almost cost the visitors in the 49th minute. Could do little about the Gunners’ goal due to a huge deflection from Ake. Reuters
    MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Made a mess of a cross that almost cost the visitors in the 49th minute. Could do little about the Gunners’ goal due to a huge deflection from Ake. Reuters
  • Another solid performance on the right. Attacked and defended well against Trossard and Martinelli. Getty
    Kyle Walker 7/10
    Another solid performance on the right. Attacked and defended well against Trossard and Martinelli. Getty
    Another solid performance on the right. Attacked and defended well against Trossard and Martinelli. Getty
  • Had a good chance to put City ahead with a shot from close range, but he failed to keep his effort on target. Unlucky to see Martinelli’s effort deflect off him for the winner. Getty
    Nathan Ake 5/10
    Had a good chance to put City ahead with a shot from close range, but he failed to keep his effort on target. Unlucky to see Martinelli’s effort deflect off him for the winner. Getty
    Had a good chance to put City ahead with a shot from close range, but he failed to keep his effort on target. Unlucky to see Martinelli’s effort deflect off him for the winner. Getty
  • A good performance in the centre of defence. Kept Nketiah quiet and dealt with everything thrown at him. EPA
    Ruben Dias 6/10
    A good performance in the centre of defence. Kept Nketiah quiet and dealt with everything thrown at him. EPA
    A good performance in the centre of defence. Kept Nketiah quiet and dealt with everything thrown at him. EPA
  • Thought he had given the visitors the lead with an effort that was cleared off the line by Rice. Endured a tough first half against the double threat of Jesus and White on the right. PA
    Josko Gvardiol 6/10
    Thought he had given the visitors the lead with an effort that was cleared off the line by Rice. Endured a tough first half against the double threat of Jesus and White on the right. PA
    Thought he had given the visitors the lead with an effort that was cleared off the line by Rice. Endured a tough first half against the double threat of Jesus and White on the right. PA
  • Lucky to remain on the field after he made a studs-up challenge on Odegaard, which could have easily led to a red card. Guilty of making another dangerous tackle five minutes later, which could have easily been a second yellow card. Getty
    Mateo Kovacic 4/10
    Lucky to remain on the field after he made a studs-up challenge on Odegaard, which could have easily led to a red card. Guilty of making another dangerous tackle five minutes later, which could have easily been a second yellow card. Getty
    Lucky to remain on the field after he made a studs-up challenge on Odegaard, which could have easily led to a red card. Guilty of making another dangerous tackle five minutes later, which could have e
  • Held his own in midfield as City matched Arsenal in the first-half midfield battle. Must have felt aggrieved after the referee failed to play advantage when Martinelli brought him down on the edge of the penalty area, as he managed to slot the ball home. Getty
    Rico Lewis 6/10
    Held his own in midfield as City matched Arsenal in the first-half midfield battle. Must have felt aggrieved after the referee failed to play advantage when Martinelli brought him down on the edge of the penalty area, as he managed to slot the ball home. Getty
    Held his own in midfield as City matched Arsenal in the first-half midfield battle. Must have felt aggrieved after the referee failed to play advantage when Martinelli brought him down on the edge of
  • Adopted a deeper role than usual. Regularly dropped back to receive passes from Ederson and helped the visitors build out from the back. Getty
    Bernardo Silva 6/10
    Adopted a deeper role than usual. Regularly dropped back to receive passes from Ederson and helped the visitors build out from the back. Getty
    Adopted a deeper role than usual. Regularly dropped back to receive passes from Ederson and helped the visitors build out from the back. Getty
  • A busy afternoon for Foden as he tried to make things happen in the final third. Rice paid close attention to him all game. EPA
    Phil Foden 5/10
    A busy afternoon for Foden as he tried to make things happen in the final third. Rice paid close attention to him all game. EPA
    A busy afternoon for Foden as he tried to make things happen in the final third. Rice paid close attention to him all game. EPA
  • Failed to do much against Arsenal's disciplined backline. Had a go from range in the 33rd minute but failed to keep his effort on target. EPA
    Julian Alvarez 5/10
    Failed to do much against Arsenal's disciplined backline. Had a go from range in the 33rd minute but failed to keep his effort on target. EPA
    Failed to do much against Arsenal's disciplined backline. Had a go from range in the 33rd minute but failed to keep his effort on target. EPA
  • An anonymous performance from Haaland up front. He was well marshalled by Gabriel and Saliba. Getty
    Erling Haaland 4/10
    An anonymous performance from Haaland up front. He was well marshalled by Gabriel and Saliba. Getty
    An anonymous performance from Haaland up front. He was well marshalled by Gabriel and Saliba. Getty
  • SUBS: (Kovacic 68') Not the best of cameos from the summer signing. Repeatedly made backward passes when he could have pushed up in a bid to make things happen in the final third. Reuters
    Matheus Nunes 4/10
    SUBS: (Kovacic 68') Not the best of cameos from the summer signing. Repeatedly made backward passes when he could have pushed up in a bid to make things happen in the final third. Reuters
    SUBS: (Kovacic 68') Not the best of cameos from the summer signing. Repeatedly made backward passes when he could have pushed up in a bid to make things happen in the final third. Reuters
  • (Lewis 68') Brought on in a bid to shore the visitors’ midfield, looked calm on the ball but didn't offer much going forward. AFP
    John Stones 5/10
    (Lewis 68') Brought on in a bid to shore the visitors’ midfield, looked calm on the ball but didn't offer much going forward. AFP
    (Lewis 68') Brought on in a bid to shore the visitors’ midfield, looked calm on the ball but didn't offer much going forward. AFP
  • (Alvarez 68') Came on and offered a lot more threat on the right side. Has to make better decisions when it comes to choosing the time and moments to attempt a dribble. Reuters
    Jeremy Doku 6/10
    (Alvarez 68') Came on and offered a lot more threat on the right side. Has to make better decisions when it comes to choosing the time and moments to attempt a dribble. Reuters
    (Alvarez 68') Came on and offered a lot more threat on the right side. Has to make better decisions when it comes to choosing the time and moments to attempt a dribble. Reuters

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Arsenal v Man City player ratings: Rice 9, Martinelli 8; Foden 5, Haaland 4

Gunners claim 1-0 win over defending champions to move joint-top of the Premier League table

Olakunle Afolabi

October 09, 2023

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Substitute Gabriel Martinelli fired a last-gasp winner to hand Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, a result that moves Mikel Arteta's side level on points with North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the Premier League.

City had the better of the chances in the first half, with Arsenal's Declan Rice clearing off the line early on to keep the champions at bay, as the hosts failed to register a shot on target in the opening period.

Arsenal upped the tempo after the break but still lacked that killer instinct in attack, with City still creating the better openings even if their Premier League top scorer Erling Haaland was kept quiet all afternoon.

The game appeared to be edging towards a stalemate before Martinelli struck four minutes from time, with a deflection off City defender Nathan Ake taking the ball past keeper Ederson.

The goal sparked wild celebrations at the Emirates, as Arsenal moved above City into second place on 20 points, two above the champions, and trailing Spurs only on goals scored.

Check out the photo gallery above for the player ratings from the Emirates Stadium. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.

Updated: October 09, 2023, 4:08 AM
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