Man City vs Arsenal player ratings as 9/10 star shines in huge win for Pep Guardiola

Man City vs Arsenal player ratings as 9/10 star shines in huge win for Pep GuardiolaMANCHESTER CITY 2-1 ARSENAL: Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland were on target for Pep Guardiola's side while Kai Havertz's goal wasn't enough for the GunnersCommentsSportJeremy Cross Chief Sports Writer and John Cross Chief Football Writer18:42, 19 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHaaland scored the winner for Man City(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Manchester City have kept the title in their own hands by beating Arsenal to move within three points of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand.‌Erling Haaland's second-half strike proved the difference in a clash that could prove pivotal at the end of the season.‌City took the lead through Rayan Cherki in the first period. The Frenchman showed wonderful agility to jink past several Arsenal defenders before calmly slotting past David Raya.‌But the Gunners hit back almost immediately as Kai Havertz closed down Gianluigi Donnarumma in the City goal and blocked his clearance to see the ball loop into the goal in a moment to forget for the Italian shot-stopper.Haaland had the final say, finishing from close range to set up a grandstand finish to the Premier League season.Here's how the two sides rated at the Etihad...‌READ MORE: Man City beat Arsenal to close gap and throw title race wide open - 6 talking pointsREAD MORE: Gabriel escapes red card for Erling Haaland 'headbutt' as verdict given on Man City vs Arsenal clashManchester CityBy Jeremy CrossGianluigi Donnarumma 7His first half howler gifted Arsenal a way back into the game. But redeemed himself with a world class save later on.‌Matheus Nunes 6Did well in defence, but failed to impose himself going forward.Abdukodir Khusanov 8‌Barely put a foot wrong and is maturing into one of best defenders in Premier League.Marc Guehi 8Another commanding display from someone whose consistency is remarkable.‌Nico O'Reilly 8Has turning into one of the...