Arsenal ratings vs Man City: Gabriel Martinelli stars as super sub again with late equaliser | OneFootball

The Gunners trailed after nine minutes, but Mikel Arteta’s second-half changes helped them snatch a point late on

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Gabriel Martinelli scored a late equaliser as Arsenal came from behind to draw with Manchester City.

Arsenal, however, were able to snatch a point at the death as Martinelli came off the bench to score with minutes to go.

David Raya 6

Made a vital save early in the second half, which denied Haaland a second goal. Otherwise had little to do as Arsenal dominated the ball.

Jurrien Timber 6

Had a great battle with Jeremy Doku, who was very lively. Got forward more in the second half once Bukayo Saka came on.

William Saliba 6

Back in the team after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. Largely dealt well with Haaland.

Gabriel 5

Caught up the pitch for City’s goal and there was no way he was catching Haaland once the Norwegian got up to speed.

Riccardo Calafiori 6

Kept Phil Foden quiet, with City’s main threat coming down the other flank. Quiet in attack, though.

Mikel Merino 4

Struggled, and the combo of him and Declan Rice starves Arsenal of creativity. Almost gifted City a second by giving the ball away. Hooked at half-time.

Martin Zubimendi 6

Saw plenty of the ball, especially in the second half, but could not open City up. Spurned a good chance shortly after the break.

Declan Rice 6

Usually a man for the big games but he was not as influential as he can be. Even his set-pieces couldn't make the difference.

Noni Madueke 6

Unlucky to be taken off at the break, as he was Arsenal’s best attacker in the first half. Drew a good save from Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Viktor Gyokeres 5

Not really in the game, especially during the first half. Fed off scraps and could not make an impact. Quiet.

Leandro Trossard 5

A frustrating watch. Had some good moments - including a cross that just evaded Gyokeres - but wasteful at times.

Substitutions

Bukayo Saka (Madueke 46’) 6

Raised the tempo in the early moments of the second half as he made his comeback from injury.

Eberechi Eze (Merino 46’) 7

One of the two half-time changes. Created Arsenal’s late equaliser with a brilliant ball over the top.

Gabriel Martinelli (Timber 80’) 7 | Star player

Off the bench and scored the vital goal with minutes to go. Arsenal’s hero.

Ethan Nwaneri (Trossard 84’) N/A

Cristhian Mosquera (Zubimendi 90’) N/A

Subs not used: Kepa, Mosquera, White, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard