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Arsenal defeat Man City convincingly to keep pressure on Liverpool.

Arsenal delivered a dominant performance to defeat Manchester City 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, showcasing their depth and quality.

Here are our player ratings for Arsenal’s key performers:

David Raya (GK): 7/10

Raya made two crucial saves, tipping Josko Gvardiol’s header onto the bar and making a reflex stop on Savinho’s deflected shot. His world-class display kept City at bay.

Jurrien Timber (RB): 7/10

Despite picking up a yellow card, Timber showed his relentless engine, getting stuck in with challenges and contributing defensively.

William Saliba (CB): 6.5/10

Saliba had a mixed performance, being outhustled in some exchanges with Erling Haaland, particularly during City’s goal.

Gabriel (CB): 7.5/10

Gabriel engaged in a physical battle with Haaland from the start, giving as good as he got and making important defensive contributions.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (LB): 8.5/10

Lewis-Skelly stepped up to the plate in a high-pressure match, scoring his first senior goal with his weaker right foot and mimicking Haaland’s ‘zen’ celebration.

Thomas Partey (CM): 8/10

Partey had an impressive display in his favored midfield position, making important interceptions and scoring a goal with a deflected effort.

Declan Rice (CM): 9/10

Rice was integral to winning the midfield battle, contributing to the build-up play and pushing forward multiple times.

Martin Odegaard (AM): 7.5/10

Odegaard set the tone with a goal after just two minutes, relentless in pressing and looking to play through the forward channels.

Gabriel Martinelli (RW): 7/10

Martinelli would’ve liked to have got on the ball more but still managed to assist Havertz for his goal.

Leandro Trossard (LW): 7/10

Trossard showed silky skills, particularly in the first half, and was crucial to Arsenal’s first goal but faded a bit in the second period.

Kai Havertz (ST): 6.5/10

Havertz atoned for his earlier blunder by scoring Arsenal’s fourth goal with a classy finish.

Substitutes:

Ethan Nwaneri (FW): 7/10 – Nwaneri capped off the scoring with a stunning curler in the dying minutes.

Mikel Merino (CM): N/A – Came on for Odegaard but didn’t have a significant impact.

Raheem Sterling (FW): N/A – Replaced Havertz late in the game.