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Man City player ratings vs Arsenal: Kevin De Bruyne sublime as Sterling also strikes
Manchester City comfortably saw off Arsenal in a dominant victory at the Emirates, but which of Pep Guardiola's men impressed most?
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Manchester City moved back within 14 points of Premier League leaders Liverpool with a 3-0 victory over Arsenal. The reigning champions blitzed the Gunners with a stunning first-half display, and the defeat leaves Freddie Ljungberg’s side way down in ninth.
Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring with a stunning half-volley after just two minutes, slamming home Gabriel Jesus’ cut-back beyond Bernd Leno.
The Belgian then set up Raheem Sterling for a simple second before adding another with a brilliant curled finish from outside the area.
De Bruyne was denied a hat-trick by a full-length save from Leno while Arsenal failed to muster a response in the second-half and conceded defeat with little fight.
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Manchester City player ratings vs Arsenal – Premier League
GK: Ederson – 6
Managed one embarrassing mis-kick in the midst of a fairly routine quiet 90 minutes.
RB: Kyle Walker – 6
Subdued but effective performance giving City a more solid look at the back again.
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CB: Nicolas Otamendi – 6
Couple of nervy moments, as ever, but Arsenal couldn't take advantage.
CB: Fernandinho – 6
His run from defence opened up Arsenal initially and looked better going forward than back.
LB: Benjamin Mendy – 6
Another dangerous display on the flank, giving City an extra dimension when required.
CM: Rodri – 7
Vision in midfield dug City out of occasional holes and swiftly turned defence into attack.
CM: Ilkay Gundogan – 7
Forgot his shooting boots but busied himself effectively about the midfield.
RAM: Raheem Sterling – 8
Got his goal and always looked dangerous on the ball. But there was only one star…
CAM: Kevin De Bruyne – 9
An absolute masterclass on how to drive aside your side’s wobbles and bully your opponents.
LAM: Phil Foden – 6
Some positive moments in a rare start for the 17-year-old but given just 56 minutes before making way.
ST: Gabriel Jesus – 8
Quicksilver around the box in the first half, Arsenal’s traffic cone defence could not touch him.
SUB: Bernardo Silva (on for Foden, 56 mins) – 6
SUB: Riyad Marrez (on for Gundogan, 69 mins) – 6
SUB: Oleksandr Zinchenko (on for Mendy, 84 mins) – N/A