Arsenal faced off against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 16th minute when Rayan Cherki found the back of the net. However, Kai Havertz equalised for Mikel Arteta’s side just a couple of minutes later. Both teams went into the half-time interval with a 1-1 scoreline.
Arsenal conceded their second goal in the 65th minute when Erling Haaland got his name on the scoresheet. The match ended with the Gunners suffering a tough 2-1 loss at the Etihad.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the clash against Man City.
Raya made a few solid saves at the back but looked a bit shaky on the ball.
He got stuck in with some crunching tackles and was tidy with his ball distribution.
Saliba cleared his lines when he could, but would be disappointed after conceding two goals this evening.
He made two crucial clearances inside his half but failed to keep Haaland quiet in the second half.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 19: Eberechi Eze of Arsenal takes a shot which hits the post during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
He performed his defensive duties well and made one decent run with the ball.
Odegaard created a few inviting chances in the final third, but failed to offer enough protection for his teammates at the back.
He anchored the midfield with conviction and was replaced in the 83rd minute.
Rice got stuck in with a few solid tackles and made one key chance in the final third.
He struggled to get into the flow of the game and put in a disjointed performance on the right flank. Madueke was replaced at half-time.
Havertz was always willing to have a strike at goal and managed to score the equaliser for Arsenal in the 18th minute. However, he wasted a great chance to score late in the game.
He was unfortunate to hit the post, but was quiet for most of his time on the pitch.