Saliba, Rice And Trossard Get 7 | Arsenal Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Manchester City | OneFootball

Arsenal entertained Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a slow start to the contest and conceded the opening goal in the ninth minute when Erling Haaland found the back of the net. Mikel Arteta’s men failed to come up with a response and went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.

The Gunners were dominant in the second half and finally managed to score the equaliser thanks to Gabriel Martinelli’s excellent chip in injury time. The match finished with Arsenal securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Emirates.

Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player performed during the clash against Man City.

Raya made a couple of solid saves at the back but would not be pleased about conceding such an early goal.

RB: Jurrien Timber – 6.5/10

He performed his defensive duties well and made one good chance going forward.

CB: William Saliba – 7/10

Saliba was a solid presence on the defensive end of the field and won his fair share of aerial duels.

CB: Gabriel – 6.5/10

Gabriel cleared his lines when needed and was a strong presence in the air.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 21: David Raya of Arsenal and team mates Gabriel and Eberechi Eze, celebrate their team’s first goal scored by Gabriel Martinelli (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on September 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 6.5/10

He performed his defensive duties well and was not shy of having a strike at goal.

CM: Mikel Merino – 6.5/10

Merino managed to shine at times on both ends of the field and was replaced at half-time.

CM: Martin Zubimendi – 6.5/10

He anchored the midfield well and made one decent chance in the final third.

CM: Declan Rice – 7/10

Rice got stuck in with some solid tackles and made two key chances going forward.

LW: Leandro Trossard – 7/10

He made a few driving runs with the ball but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.

ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 6/10

Gyokeres ran the channels well but never looked like he would score.

RW: Noni Madueke – 6.5/10

Madueke was direct with his runs from the right flank but failed to register a goal.

RW: Bukayo Saka – 7/10

He was a constant menace in the final third.

CM: Eberechi Eze – 7/10

Eze earned an assist for setting up Martinelli’s equaliser.

LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 7/10