BREAKING NEWS: “I’ve given the Man of the Match award back to him because he truly deserved it more than I did. He came on as a substitute and achieved what others couldn’t,” said David Raya, expressing his surprise at his Arsenal teammate’s performance against Man City today.

Arsenal were forced to settle for a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium in a match filled with tension and late heartbreak. The game got off to a tough start for the Gunners when Erling Haaland broke through their defense early to score past David Raya.

Arsenal’s situation seemed dire when Ilkay Gundogan’s free kick rattled the post, suggesting a challenging match ahead.

However, Arsenal fought back, and a stunning strike from Riccardo Calafiori, following a quick free kick, leveled the score. Gabriel then gave Arsenal the lead with a header off a Bukayo Saka corner just before halftime. The Gunners looked to be in control, but everything changed in the second half when Leandro Trossard was sent off for time-wasting, leaving Arsenal to defend for their lives in the final minutes.

**Player Ratings**:

– **David Raya (8)**: Key saves, including a crucial stop from Haaland, and managed game tempo with time-wasting.

– **Jurrien Timber (8)**: Impressive defensively, neutralizing Doku and Savinho.

– **William Saliba (7)**: Solid and composed after the early goal, keeping the defense organized.

– **Gabriel (8)**: Scored from a corner and redeemed a shaky start with a strong defensive display.

– **Riccardo Calafiori (6)**: Scored a brilliant equalizer but struggled defensively with some rash decisions.

– **Thomas Partey (7)**: Grew into the game after a difficult start, especially after Arsenal went down to 10 men.

– **Declan Rice (7)**: Adapted well to a new role, putting in a tireless midfield shift.

– **Bukayo Saka (7)**: Assisted Gabriel’s goal but was subbed off at halftime due to Trossard’s red card.

– **Gabriel Martinelli (8)**: Tireless work rate and dangerous on the ball, creating several chances.

– **Leandro Trossard (6)**: A quiet game before his controversial red card, which shifted the match’s momentum.

– **Kai Havertz (8)**: Strong effort defensively and helped set the tone early with an aggressive challenge.

**Substitutes**:

– **Ben White (8)**: Came on at halftime and provided a solid defensive presence in a high-pressure second half.