{"id":1400299,"date":"2025-09-21T19:17:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T18:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1400299"},"modified":"2025-09-21T19:30:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T18:30:16","slug":"player-ratings-arsena-vs-man-city-21-09-25","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/player-ratings-arsena-vs-man-city-21-09-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal 1-1 Man City player ratings: Late Gabriel Martinelli strike punishes negative Pep Guardiola"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/arsenal-outright-odds-25-26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arsenal<\/a> struck in second-half stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/man-city-outright-odds-25-26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manchester City<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/premier-league\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premier League<\/a> on Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was City who drew first blood, with Erling Haaland breaking behind the Arsenal defence and applying a clinical finish after just nine minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as the match went on, Pep Guardiola&#8217;s side retreated further and further back. Eventually, Mikel Arteta&#8217;s men were rewarded for their persistence, with Eberechi Eze playing a superb pass behind the City defence to find fellow substitute Gabriel Martinelli, who lobbed Gianluigi Donnarumma to seal what could be a vital point for the Gunners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the full player ratings from Sunday&#8217;s match at the Emirates, based on our Squawka Score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Squawka Score is our proprietary performance rating, combining multiple Opta stats into a single percentage. It benchmarks players against their positional peers, allowing quick comparisons. Learn more about how it works here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/squawka-score-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/squawka-score-explained\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-arsenal-player-ratings\" data-level=\"2\">Arsenal player ratings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-manchester-city-player-ratings\" data-level=\"2\">Manchester City player ratings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arsenal-player-ratings\">Arsenal player ratings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A sluggish start, but stuck to their guns and always looked threatening. Martinelli&#8217;s late equaliser was a just reward for Arsenal&#8217;s persistence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">David Raya: 62%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Helpless for the Haaland goal, but made a couple of decent stops either side of half-time to keep Arsenal in the game. Used the ball well as always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Goals conceded: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saves: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>xGOT faced: <\/strong>1.11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals prevented: <\/strong>0.11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accurate passes: <\/strong>25\/34 (74%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jurrien Timber: 61%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Was withdrawn after picking up a yellow card, but that shouldn&#8217;t tarnish what was a dynamic performance. Made a match-high seven tackles, winning six of them, while he pushed forward at every opportunity to try and make things happen at the other end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tackles (won): <\/strong>7 (6, 86%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground duels won: <\/strong>8\/12 (67%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interceptions: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passes into final third: <\/strong>9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crosses (successful): <\/strong>4 (0, 0%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">William Saliba: 71%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Steady with the ball as always, completing more passes (95) than any other player on the pitch. Left stranded by his centre-back partner on the City goal, but otherwise defended well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duels won: <\/strong>10\/12 (83%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tackles: <\/strong>4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clearances: <\/strong>5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passes completed: <\/strong>95\/99 (96%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Touches: <\/strong>113<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gabriel: 64%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dragged well out of position in the build-up to Haaland&#8217;s goal, then lacked the pace to recover his mistake. Improved after that and eventually played a big part in Arsenal grinding out this result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clearances: <\/strong>7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aerial duels won: <\/strong>2\/3 (67%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tackles: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passes into final third: <\/strong>7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accurate long balls: <\/strong>4\/5 (80%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Riccardo Calafiori: 68%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another powerful performance from Calafiori, who drove up and down the left flank all afternoon. Didn&#8217;t quite connect with his final ball, but always looked dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Touches in opposition box: <\/strong>7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Successful crosses: <\/strong>0\/3 (0%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tackles: <\/strong>3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clearances: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duels won: <\/strong>7\/15 (47%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mikel Merino: 65%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Too negative and safe in his play, drawing the ire of Arsenal supporters on multiple occasions for passing backward, when a dangerous forward ball was on. Replaced by Eze at half-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accurate passes: <\/strong>18\/20 (90%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chances created: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expected assists: <\/strong>0.03<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passes into final third: <\/strong>4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground duels won: <\/strong>3\/5 (60%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Martin Zubimendi: 62%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kept things ticking at the heart of midfield and played a couple of splitting passes through the City backline. Definitely more about guile than grit, but that doesn&#8217;t stop him from being effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Passes completed: <\/strong>56\/61 (92%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chances created: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passes into final third: <\/strong>9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tackles: <\/strong>0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recoveries: <\/strong>3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Declan Rice: 64%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most accurate passer to play 45 minutes or more. Unlike a few others around him who started, Rice wasn&#8217;t guilty of playing it safe, with the England international always looking to get Arsenal going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accurate passes: <\/strong>85\/88 (97%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chances created: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Big chances created: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Touches: <\/strong>107<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accurate long balls: <\/strong>8\/8 (100%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noni Madueke: 55%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Got into some good positions, but was frustratingly ineffective and wasteful. Hooked at half-time as Arteta looked to inject some life into his team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shots attempted: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shots on target: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expected goals: <\/strong>0.15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Big chances missed: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Successful dribbles: <\/strong>0\/2 (0%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Viktor Gyokeres: 44%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Isolated at times, with just 24 touches of the ball. However, Gyokeres used those touches well, often holding the ball up well and bringing other Arsenal forwards into play. His dangerous runs kept City&#8217;s defence honest, even if they didn&#8217;t come to anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Touches: <\/strong>24<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shots attempted: <\/strong>0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aerial duels won: <\/strong>2\/4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dispossessed: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Touches in opposition box: <\/strong>6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leandro Trossard: 59%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A shock addition to the starting line-up. He didn&#8217;t go as far as vindicating Arteta&#8217;s decision, but he was the most threatening Arsenal player for large stretches until the subs were introduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shots on target: <\/strong>0\/2 (0%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Touches in opposition box: <\/strong>4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Successful dribbles: <\/strong>3\/3 (100%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dispossessed: <\/strong>0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground duels won: <\/strong>4\/4 (100%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bukayo Saka: 66%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably found himself on the field earlier than expected after a month-long layoff, but injected life into Arsenal&#8217;s attack. Created two chances and completed both his dribbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eberechi Eze: 69%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Should never have been left on the bench and showed Arteta why with a superb assist for Martinelli&#8217;s equaliser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gabriel Martinelli: 66%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Had just five touches of the ball, 20% of which were him scoring a dramatic equaliser in style, superbly lobbing Donnarumma. Has two goals and an assist from the bench this week alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethan Nwaneri: 56%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Didn&#8217;t get too involved after coming on late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cristhian Mosquera: 59%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brought on at the end to help see out the point, but only touched the ball twice.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"article-page__title\">Dabble sign-up offer: <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; Receive \u00a310 In Free Bets<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Not signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/dabble-sign-up-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dabble<\/a> yet? 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Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply.\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manchester-city-player-ratings\">Manchester City player ratings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Started the game well, scoring after just nine minutes. However, dropped off too far, and they weren&#8217;t helped by Guardiola&#8217;s negative substitutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gianluigi Donnarumma: 70%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Made a couple of good saves but was completely caught out by Martinelli for the equaliser. Got on the very last nerve of the Arsenal fans with his time-wasting, which ultimately backfired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Goals conceded: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saves: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>xGOT faced: <\/strong>1.28<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals prevented: <\/strong>0.28<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accurate passes: <\/strong>14\/28 (50%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abdukodir Khusanov: 65%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did well in the first half, making three clearances and playing five passes into the final third. Picked up a knock toward the break, however, which ultimately forced him out of the second half. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clearances: <\/strong>3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recoveries: <\/strong>3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passes into final third: <\/strong>5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accurate passes: <\/strong>14\/17 (82%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground duels won: <\/strong>0\/1 (0%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ruben Dias: 58%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looked to have spearheaded an excellent defensive performance until it was all undone at the end. Kept things simple with six clearances, although he was given a hard time in the air by Gyokeres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clearances: <\/strong>6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aerial duels won: <\/strong>1\/5 (20%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passes completed: <\/strong>22\/26 (85%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passes into final third: <\/strong>5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recoveries: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Josko Gvardiol: 75%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Was solid for much of this match, until he lost the run of Martinelli at the crucial moment. There will still be those who feel Gvardiol is better at left-back than through the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tackles: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clearances: <\/strong>9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interceptions: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duels won: <\/strong>6\/8 (75%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passes into final third: <\/strong>9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nico O&#8217;Reilly: 64%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Limited in what he could do going forward, but put in a good defensive showing. Given his attacking midfield roots, he&#8217;ll have been desperate to get forward more, but he deserves credit for shutting down Madueke in the first half. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dribbled past: <\/strong>0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tackles: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clearances: <\/strong>6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Successful dribbles: <\/strong>1\/2 (50%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chances created: <\/strong>0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rodri: 57%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As composed on the ball as ever, turning his way out of numerous dead ends to get City moving forward. Defended well for large stretches, too, and will be fuming not to be on a winning team here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Touches: <\/strong>63<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passes completed: <\/strong>36\/40 (90%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tackles: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clearances: <\/strong>11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duels won: <\/strong>7\/10 (70%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tijjani Reijnders: 63%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offered City great drive and quality in midfield. Showcased those talents with a powerful forward run and perfectly timed pass to set up Haaland for the opening goal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chances created: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Big chances created: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assists: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passes into final third: <\/strong>4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clearances: <\/strong>5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phil Foden: 56%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Was more effective defensively than he was with the ball, putting in a good shift but failing to trouble Arsenal as much as we all know he&#8217;s capable of doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chances created: <\/strong>0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shots attempted: <\/strong>0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Touches in opposition box: <\/strong>0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tackles: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clearances: <\/strong>4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bernardo Silva: 59%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoyed the odd flash in the final third, but this was a performance of industry rather than inventiveness from Bernardo Silva. Always alert to loose balls and was a nuisance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recoveries: <\/strong>6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clearances: <\/strong>2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defensive contributions: <\/strong>11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Touches in opposition box: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chances created: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erling Haaland: 75%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Took his goal brilliantly in the first half, but will be disappointed with a dragged effort straight at Raya just before the hour. Strangely brought off in the 76th minute as Guardiola tried to consolidate, but it only served to embolden Arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shots on target: <\/strong>2\/2 (100%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals: <\/strong>1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expected goals: <\/strong>0.52<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Touches: <\/strong>26<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duels won: <\/strong>3\/10 (30%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeremy Doku: 58%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Was a menace at times for the Arsenal defence, completing a match-high five dribbles and winning more duels (13) than any other player. Was equally as effective defensively, making four tackles. 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