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Man City 4-1 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners succumb to City exhibition

By James Cormack

Arsenal players react after conceding a third goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 26, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / 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. / (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal players react after conceding a third goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 26, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / 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. / (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) /
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It was a frustrating night for Arsenal’s forwards. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
It was a frustrating night for Arsenal’s forwards. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) /

Forwards

Bukayo Saka (RW) – 5/10 – Guardiola threw a spanner in the works by deploying Manuel Akanji at left-back, and the decision was certainly vindicated. The Swiss international was excellent and Arsenal struggled to get Saka into the contest for the most part. Offered glimpses towards the end of the contest.

Gabriel Jesus (ST) – 4.5/10 – Saw plenty of former teammate Stones, who didn’t give him a sniff. Not a pleasant homecoming.

Gabriel Martinelli (LW) – 4.5/10 – Had a brightish moment early on, but that was about it. Withdrawn on the hour.

Substitutes

Leandro Trossard – 5.5/10

Jorginho – 5/10

Emile Smith Rowe – 5.5/10

Reiss Nelson – 5.5/10 

Eddie Nketiah – 5/10