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2 standout players from Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester City

By Toby Hill

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal battles for possession with Rodri of Manchester Cityduring the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal battles for possession with Rodri of Manchester Cityduring the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images) /
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Player #2 – Matt Turner

Turner was unlucky to not come away from the Etihad with a clean sheet. Ake’s shot just evaded his fingertips – there was little the American could do.

But when he was called upon, he was quick to react. After Rob Holding’s mistake led to Erling Haaland, who has just the 25 Premier League goals this season, running towards the Arsenal goal, Turner committed to charging towards the ball to clear; it was a much-needed intervention.

When he was needed aerially, Turner was reliable when either punching away danger or claiming the high ball. It was clear to all that he made the correct decision whether to catch or to punch on all occasions – something which was lacking in Aaron Ramsdale’s game against United on the weekend.

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