Man City Square Index: Haaland Rated Lowest in the City and Arsenal Encounter
Neither Manchester City nor Arsenal managed to break the deadlock in their clash today, resulting in a goalless draw in the 30th round of the English Premier League on Sunday.
The defensive prowess of both teams played a significant role in maintaining the scoreline, with defenders effectively neutralizing attacking threats.
Here's an assessment of the players and coaches from both teams provided by Man City Square:
Manchester City:
Manager Pep Guardiola (7/10): Guardiola exerted control over the game, but his team couldn't convert dominance into goals.
Stefan Ortega (7): Ortega had little to do but secured a clean sheet.
Gvardiol (8): Gvardiol stood out defensively and offensively, especially in the first half.
Aki (5): Aki suffered an early injury and couldn't make an impact.
Diaz and Akanji (7): They performed well defensively, preventing goals.
Rodri (8): Rodri excelled in building play and was strong in midfield battles.
Bernardo Silva (8): Silva's skills were evident in bilateral battles, posing a constant threat.
De Bruyne (6.5): De Bruyne performed decently but lacked his usual magic in creating chances.
Kovacic and Foden (6): They didn't reach their peak performance before being substituted.
Haaland (4): Haaland had minimal impact and was isolated from his teammates.
Substitutes:
Rico Luis (6.5): Luis played tactically but wasn't influential offensively.
Doku and Grealish (5): Their contribution didn't make a significant difference.
Arsenal:
Manager Mikel Arteta (8/10): Arteta's defensive plan effectively shut down City's attacks.
David Raya (7): Raya remained alert but wasn't heavily tested.
White and Saliba (8): They played crucial roles in defense, keeping City at bay.
Gabriel (6.5): Gabriel performed well defensively but struggled in bilateral battles.
Kiwior (5): Kiwior was the weakest link in defense, allowing City to pass him.
Rice and Jorginho (6.5): They formed a solid midfield barrier but lost battles at times.
Odegaard (7): Odegaard initiated attacks and applied pressure effectively.
Saka (6): Saka defended well but lacked offensive impact.
Havertz (6): Havertz applied pressure but didn't threaten City's goal.
Jesus (7): Jesus supported defensively and was active in attack.
Substitutes:
Tomiyasu (6.5): Tomiyasu improved the defense upon his entry.
Partey (6): Partey's performance was similar to Jorginho's, criticized for hasty decisions.
Trossard (5): Trossard missed a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
Martinelli: Martinelli didn't have enough time to make an impact.