In a heated encounter that felt like the final chapter of the 2025\/26 season, Arsenal lost 2-1 to Manchester City at the Etihad. <\/strong><\/p>\n Despite a determined defense and a late attack, the Gunners were unable to overcome Erling Haaland’s late winning goal.<\/p>\n The defeat was a bitter pill to swallow, but Mikel Arteta’s side showed why they have been able to lead the pack for so long.<\/p>\n Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above apple<\/u><\/span> & Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n David Raya \u2013 8 <\/b>Raya continued their good form, with Rodri and Haaland making great double saves in the first half.<\/p>\n Although he could do nothing in terms of goal, he commanded the area brilliantly under intense air pressure.<\/p>\n Cristian Mosquera \u2013 6<\/b> I was given the unenviable task of tracking down Jeremy Doc. The young Spaniard showed flashes of brilliance, but was at times caught up by Doc’s raw acceleration.<\/p>\n William Saliba \u2013 7.5<\/b> Saliba had a decent game against Manchester City’s attack, winning the majority of his headers and remaining calm on the ball even when City’s pressing was at its most stifling.<\/p>\n Gabriel Magalh\u00e3es \u2013 7<\/b> Cherki, who scored the first goal, overwhelmed him, but Gabriel showed his usual physicality and made some important blocks.<\/p>\n As the ball went in, he was involved in a wrestling match with Haaland, clearly frustrated with the winner.<\/p>\n Clown Hincapie \u2013 6.5<\/b> A January contract added a shift to the left side. Although he had his hands full with Antoine Semenyo’s direct response, he provided a balanced play and provided an outlet up front.<\/p>\n Martin Zvimendi \u2013 7 <\/b>Zvimendi’s ability to find space in a crowded midfield was vital to Arsenal’s transitions.<\/p>\n He provided solid protection to the back four for long periods, but struggled to maintain his grip as City heated up.<\/p>\n Declan Rice \u2013 7.5<\/b> Powerful performance. Rice covered incredible ground and often dropped in between the center backs to provide additional cover. His drive late in the game almost sealed Odegaard’s equalizer.<\/p>\n Martin Odegaard \u2013 7<\/b> The captain was the one who orchestrated Arsenal’s greatest magic. His vision remains unparalleled, but it would be a shame not to test Donnarumma more with a late free-kick, which went just wide.<\/p>\n Noni Madueke \u2013 6.5 <\/b>The first half is bright and straightforward. However, his influence waned in the second half as Arsenal fell behind, ultimately leading to his substitution.<\/p>\n King’s Mercy \u2013 7 <\/b>Eze’s close control allowed Arsenal to break through City’s initial press on several occasions. He was involved in the build-up to Havertz’s equalizer and looked like the player most likely to make something out of nothing.<\/p>\n Kai Havertz \u2013 7.5<\/b> They put pressure on Donnarumma and forced him to make a mistake that allowed Arsenal to equalize. Although he worked tirelessly as a central player, he lacked enough service to cause significant damage to City once the hosts regained the lead.<\/p>\n Arsenal leave the Etihad with their heads held high, with their lead at the top reduced to just three points.<\/p>\n With City still in control of the game, the margin for error has officially disappeared.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a heated encounter that felt like the final chapter of the 2025\/26 season, Arsenal lost 2-1 to Manchester City at the Etihad. Despite a determined defense and a late attack, the Gunners were unable to overcome Erling Haaland’s late winning goal. 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