Arsenal central defender Gabriel was excluded, Manchester City ultra-efficient and Rodri the savior … Find our Arsenal-Manchester City Tops and Flops (1-2).
Tops
Bukayo Saka confirmed
The young Gunners forward has proven his talent once again. By allowing his team to gain the advantage in the first act (31e), Bukayo Saka showed his importance in Arsenal’s attacking sector. The 20-year-old England international has shown courage in his defensive efforts to try to prevent Manchester City from winning.
Rodri, omnipresent in the midfield and decisive
An important midfielder in the device of Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard Rodri is rewarded for the performance performed on the lawn of the Emirates Stadium. Precise and skillful in front of Ramsdale’s goal, Rodri allowed his team to win in added time (90 + 4e). The international let his joy explode, he who took the opportunity to score his third league goal this season.
Flops
Gabriel, a costly exclusion
Arbitration error? This is what Brazilian defender Gabriel thought at the time of his foul on Gabriel Jesus (59e). Stuart Attwell did not hesitate to issue the red card. An expulsion which did not allow the Gunners to be dangerous in the second period. A precious point in the race for Europe which is flying away for Mikel Arteta and his team.
Raheem Sterling, a match to forget
The Manchester City left winger did not show his advantage in this game. Raheem Sterling never really got into his match. Opposed to Kieran Tierney, the international of the “Three Lions” has never been able to find the solution. He must quickly look at the next deadlines for his team and hope for better performance in the future for this new year.
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