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Arsenal 1-1 (4-1p) Man City: Player ratings from Community Shield victory

By James Cormack

Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (C) defends as Manchester City's Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic (2R) runs in on goal during the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (C) defends as Manchester City's Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic (2R) runs in on goal during the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Declan Rice in action at Wembley. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Declan Rice in action at Wembley. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Thomas Partey (DM) – 6.5/10 – Like the rest of his teammates, it took some time for Partey to settle. Once he found his feet, the Ghanaian helped the Gunners grow into the contest with his duel-winning capacity and distribution. However, he was rolled superbly by Phil Foden in the build-up to City’s opener.

Declan Rice (CM) – 6.5/10 – Excellent without the ball and his recovery to dispossess Bernardo midway through the second half was trademark Rice. Offered more with the ball after the break.

Martin Odegaard (CM) – 7/10 – This wasn’t a dominant Odegaard display, but the Norwegian had some wonderful moments. Constantly sought to rev up the red half of Wembley.

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