Arsenal battled with 10-men to carry on to a 2-2 draw in opposition to Manchester Metropolis on the Etihad on Sunday.
The north London aspect seemed set to realize a victory over the reigning Premier League champions, selecting to deploy defensive techniques to cling on to their 2-1 lead, earlier than John Stones threw his aspect a lifeline within the 98th minute to present Metropolis a late level.
The Gunners have been compelled to accept a draw, however might take delight of their capacity to defend properly for a lot of the second half.
This is two winners and one loser from Arsenal’s draw with Metropolis, in line with 90min’s esteemed participant scores.
David Raya: 9/10
Arsenal shot-stopper David Raya deserves his flowers for his efficiency in opposition to Metropolis. His aspect spend the vast majority of the ultimate 45 minutes camped in entrance of his aim, but he by no means let this part him and as a substitute stepped up for his workforce once more, and once more.
Raya made a number of essential saves to stop Metropolis from taking a lead, making the suitable selections contained in the field to change into a rock amongst Arsenal’s backline.
He took immense strain off of his defenders by popping out for crosses and involving himself when the ball reached harmful positions. Raya acted in a secure, composed method, conducting the backline to show a defensive masterclass for a big portion of the conflict.
If he wasn’t between the sticks, Metropolis might’ve ran away with a lead.
Honourable point out
Jurrien Timber: 8/10
Jurrien Timber had an distinctive sport in opposition to Metropolis – turning into an aggressive, proactive member of the Gunners’ squad.
He was on the entrance foot at each doable alternative and saved gamers like Jeremy Doku quiet along with his capacity to dominate tackles.
If Mikel Arteta might’ve carved his preferrred defender, it might’ve been Timber on this sport. The versatile star thrived in each assault and defence whereas the Gunners fought to earn a well-deserved win.
Leandro Trossard: 3/10
Leandro Trossard let his aspect down when he determined to unnecessarily kick the ball away – a sizzling subject amongst the Arsenal camp anyway – after a foul on Bernardo Silva.
Whether or not you thought his sending off was truthful or not, his determination to behave carelessly in a significant fixture impacted his teammates – who have been compelled to spend the remainder of the sport with their backs to the wall to defend their lead.
With Arteta’s harm disaster mounting, acts like this from his gamers is not going to go down properly.
