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Arsenal 0-3 Manchester City (Bernardo Silva 15', David Silva 28', Leroy Sane 33')
The conditions and the weather was horrid as Arsenal hosted Manchester City at the Emirates days after clashing off in the Carabao Cup final. Pep Guardiola's started on the front foot and took the lead just 15 minutes into the game through a sublime left-footed curler from Bernardo Silva.
Things got worse for Arsenal when City didn't take long to strike again this time through David Silva. Five minutes later Leroy Sane scored the third ensuring that this was the first time the Gunners conceded three goals in the first half in the Premier League at home.
Wenger's side started the second half better when they were awarded a penalty for a foul by Nicolas Otamendi on Henrikh Mkhitaryan. But, Aubameyang messed up his spot kick as Ederson guessed the right way keeping the home team goalless.
The rest of the second half went by with Arsenal not getting enough passes in the final half of the pitch. City did not drop off entirely and kept going forward looking to score more. However, City could not score anymore but the win ensured they moved back 16 points ahead in the table and as per Arsenal, it was a night to forget.
Here are the player ratings:
Arsenal
Petr Cech - 5/10
It was another Premier League game where Cech has failed to keep a clean sheet. He was busy in goal, especially in the first half when City were on a rampage and could not prevent any of the three goals from finding the net.
Hector Bellerin - 5.5/10
The fullback did not possess much threat going forward. He was able to make only 1 key pass and could not find any real crosses to Aubameyang in the box.
Shkodran Mustafi - 5/10
Mustafi was once again not up to the mark in a big game. Just like his mistake on Sunday, he was seen committing similar errors and couldn't keep the City attack shut, having zero block shots.
Laurent Koscielny - 6/10
Unlike his partner, the Frenchman was better in defence getting a total of five tackles and two block shots
Saed Kolasinac - 5.5/10
Similar to Bellerin, the Bosnian did not have any impact offensively. Defensively he was better makinga a total of 3 clearances.
Granit Xhaka - 5/10
Xhaka had a shot on target from outside the box which went straight into Ederson's hands. He was a let down defensively as he could not stop the City midfielders going further up the pitch.
Aaron Ramsey - 6/10
Ramsey had 2 shots in the game and was also dispossessed twice. He committed three fouls and his contribution on the defensive end was literally zero.
Mesut Ozil - 5.5/10
Another big game where Ozil has failed to deliver against a top-six Premier League opposition. He had only shot on target and failed to create any chances for his teammates.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan - 6/10
Just like Ozil, the Armenian was another let down among many in the Arsenal squad. His bad touches led to his team losing possession of the ball on two separate occasions. He registered only one key pass and completed only one dribble throughout the game.
Danny Welbeck - 5.5/10
Welbeck had very little involvement in the game. He had zero shots on goal and his bad control on the ball meant that Arsenal lost possession on more than a couple of different occasions.
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang - 4.5/10
Just like his previous two matches, it was another let down of a performance from the Gabon international. Failed to convert the penalty early in the second half which would have given Arsenal a glimmer of a chance of making a comeback in the game
Manchester City
Ederson - 8/10
The Brazilian goalkeeper did not have any major threats to his goal but did deny Aubameyang saving the penalty and kept his 12th clean sheet of the season. He finished the game with a pass accuracy of 85%.
Kyle Walker - 8/10
Walker got the assist for Sane's goal following City's break on the counter. Could not finish the game as he was taken off following a knock.
Nicolas Otamendi - 7.5/10
The Argentinian had a good game getting around the ball but did receive a yellow card and gave away the penalty for his challenge from behind on Mkhitaryan.
Vincent Kompany - 8/10
The City captain once again proved his mettle and significance to his manager. His partnership with Otamendi ensured that they closed down Aubameyang and won 2 aerial duels in the game.
Danilo - 7.5/10
Danilo did not have much of a difficult game. He was able to keep up with both Mkhitaryan and Bellerin on his flank. He did make a crucial block off Ramsey's shot from just outside the box.
Kevin De Bruyne - 8/10
De Bruyne may not have gotten his name on the sheet for goals or assists but as usual had an influential game. He had only one shot on target but had two key passes in the game.
Ilkay Gundogan - 7/10
Gundogan filled in for the absent Fernandinho and was given the role of playing in the center of the three-man midfield. He had a good game completing one key pass, four interceptions and a pass accuracy of 91.7%.
David Silva - 8/10
The Spaniard once again thrived in his role. He finished off the second goal for Man City following a quick build-up by his teammates.
Bernardo Silva - 8/10
The Portuguese was rewarded another start in the absence of Raheem Sterling. He did not disappoint giving his side the lead following an exquisite left-footed finish. He made himself known defensively too making a total of three tackles and interceptions.
Sergio Aguero - 8/10
Aguero played the ball to David Silva that helped City double their lead. Had few good chances at goal in the second half but couldn't find the back of the net.
Leroy Sane - 9.5/10
The German international was the standout performer of the game. He was running up and down the left flank causing problems to the Arsenal defence. He got a goal and assist and was instrumental in the build-up to all the three goals scored by City. He completed six take ons and had an impressive pass completion rate of 94%.
Substitutes
Oleksandr Zinchenko - N/A
The Ukranian replaced Kyle Walker in the 72nd minute and was not put under any real pressure playing at LB.
Yaya Toure - N/A
The veteran midfielder came on as a replacement for Aguero in the final ten minutes of the game.
Gabriel Jesus - N/A
Jesus made his return from injury in the 86th minute replacing David Silva
