Arsenal
Petr Cech – 3/10
The Czech Republic shot-stopper had a night to forget as he was beaten at his near post for both of Manchester City’s goal. The 33-year-old is the only goalkeeper in the English Premier League to have conceded 10 goals from outside of the box this season – a rather poor stat to be associated with considering his stature.
Hector Bellerin – 5/10
The Spaniard was partly at fault for De Bruyne’s goal, as he let the Belgian slip away. Produced a trademark run in the second half but failed to influence the game otherwise, as he was kept busy by De Bruyne.
Gabriel – 5/10
Replaced Per Mertesacker in the starting line-up and produced a vital block to deny Aguero from scoring his second. Was at fault for De Bruyne’s goal as failed to block his low shot.
Laurent Koscielny – 6/10
The Frenchman made some vital interceptions and blocks to deny Manchester City from adding to their tally. Improved as the game progressed, but hesitated to put in challenges on a few occasions.
Nacho Monreal – 5.5/10
The Spaniard failed to influence the game from an attacking point of view, as he was kept busy by Jesus Navas but was solid at the back.
Mohamed Elneny – 6.5/10
The January signing from FC Basel was at his industrious best, before being replaced by Francis Coquelin in the 76th minute. Elneny covered a huge amount of ground and was always at hand to protect the back four.
Aaron Ramsey – 5/10
The Welshman had a dismal game in the heart of Arsenal’s midfield. Ramsey was guilty of not putting in challenges on more than one occasion, as the Manchester City players breezed past him. He did play a delightful ball for Theo Walcott, but overall it was a poor performance by him.
Alexis Sanchez – 7.5/10
Alexis had a quiet first-half as Manchester City defenders were able to subdue the explosive Chilean. However, burst into life for Arsenal’s second goal as he started the move and then produced a brilliant finish to ensure that the Gunners return to North London with a point.
Alex Iwobi – 4.5/10
The teenager had a difficult game and was moved from the middle to the flanks by Arsene Wenger, before being replaced by Theo Walcott in the 59th minute. Lacked the creativity required to influence the game against a top-quality opposition.
Danny Welbeck – N/A
The Englishman started the game brightly but had to be substituted in the 25th minute due to a knee injury, which may cast doubts over his involvement in the Euro 2016.
Olivier Giroud – 8.5/10
The French striker scored his first league goal in 16 matches, having last scored against Liverpool in the 3-3 draw at Anfield in January. Giroud nodded home Elneny’s corner after Mangala had abandoned marking him. The Frenchman grew in confidence as the game progressed and produced a wonderful lay-off for Alexis Sanchez’s stunner.
Substitutes:
Jack Wilshere – 6/10
Replaced Welbeck in the 25th minute and provided drive and spark to the Arsenal attack.
Francis Coquelin – N/A
The Frenchman came on to replace Elneny in the 76th minute but didn’t have enough time to influence the game.
Theo Walcott – N/A
Came on as a second-half substitute for the struggling Alex Iwobi. Had a decent chance, but failed to find the back of the net.
