Arsenal 1-1 London City Lionesses: Player ratings as Renée Slegers' side held at home again

Arsenal's chase for Champions League football suffered something of a set back on Sunday. The Gunners have, remarkably, now drawn all five WSL home games, hence why Renée Slegers' side are languishing down in sixth place.

They remain six points adrift the current occupants of third London City Lionesses, after the pair drew 1-1 at the Emirates. It was a frenetic, high-octane first half, but the entertainment value diminished after the interval. So, following this crucial clash, here are our player ratings.

GK: Misa Rodríguez - 8

There has been some debate over who should be Arsenal's number one, Anneke Borbe starting a couple of WSL matches this season. However, after making five saves to preserve a point at Camp Nou on Thursday, Misa Rodríguez was again impressive here.

RB: Emily Fox - 8

It was Emily Fox's dynamic burst away from both Daniëlle van de Donk and Alexia Putellas that was the catalyst to create the opening goal. The USWNT star also racked up eight ball recoveries and was generally excellent both in and out of possession, before going off injured late on.

CB: Leah Williamson - 6

Leah Williamson was turned a bit too easily by Isy Goodwin for London City's equaliser, but otherwise was her usual solid self.

CB: Élisa de Almeida - 7

Considering this was her full debut in the Women's Super League, Élisa de Almeida's only previous start for Arsenal coming against Benfica, the French international did not put a foot wrong.

LB: Ona Batlle - 6

Was once again solid at full-back, accumulating 14 defensive contributions, but it is clear that Ona Batlle is still uncomfortable at left-back.

CM: Kim Little - 5

Was underwhelming, by her own usual high standards, Kim Little looked fatigued after also playing 90 minutes in Catalonia as recently as Thursday.

CM: Georgia Stanway - 7

Georgia Stanway has largely not lived up to the hype, since arriving from Bayern Munich, but this was one of her more impressive displays.

CAM: Frida Maanum - 8.5

What a fantastic week for Frida Maanum, opening the scoring against both Barça Femení and now London City. The Norwegian international has underlined that she has to be an every game starter.

RW: Lisa Baum - 6.5

Lisa Baum has been generally excellent this season, since arriving from RB Leipzig, scoring against both Brighton and Manchester City, but this was one of her quieter afternoons.

LW: Caitlin Foord - 5

Caitlin Foord did not offer a lot in attack, and fired her best chance of the match straight at Mary Earps.

ST: Alessia Russo - 7

Usually Arsenal can rely upon Alessia Russo for a goal, but she was not especially impactful here, having just two shots, neither of which found the target, albeit did expertly tee up Maanum's goal.

Substitutes

• Kyra Cooney-Cross (6/10): Completed ten out of 11 passes after being introduced late on.

• Olivia Smith (5/10): Offered little creative spark after coming on with only 17 minutes remaining.

• Smilla Holmberg (N/A): Touched the ball only times after being introduced late..

• Lotte Wubben-Moy (N/A): Came on too late to rate.

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