Man City Square Index: Haaland Rated Lowest in the City and Arsenal Encounter

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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.

Man City Square Index: Haaland Rated Lowest in the City and Arsenal Encounter
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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.

Man City Square Index: Haaland Rated Lowest in the City and Arsenal Encounter
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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.

Man City Square Index: Haaland Rated Lowest in the City and Arsenal Encounter
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Saka (6): Saka defended well but lacked offensive impact.

Havertz (6): Havertz applied pressure but didn't threaten City's goal.

Man City Square Index: Haaland Rated Lowest in the City and Arsenal Encounter
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Jesus (7): Jesus supported defensively and was active in attack.

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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.