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4 standout players from Arsenal’s huge 1-0 win over Man City

By William Upton

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. / (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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. / (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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3. William Saliba

The two usual suspects. Once again, Saliba was absolutely immense for the Gunners, keeping Erling Haaland completely quiet. The Norwegian didn’t even have a shot all game, let alone a scoring chance.

At one point in the first half, Saliba bodied Haaland completely legally in what could have been a very dangerous situation, leaving Haaland on the ground and the ball comfortably in Arsenal’s possession.

Later on, it seemed that he had tripped himself up but somehow, he ended up turning with the ball, killing the City attack and launching Arsenal onto the front foot. He was always where he needed to be and it was one of his best games in an Arsenal shirt, which is really saying something.

His partnership with Gabriel looks increasingly secure with every game and the trio of them and Rice is incredible at the moment. Long may it continue.

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