## Man City Player Ratings vs Arsenal: Stones to the Rescue!

Manchester City were staring down the barrel of a shock defeat at the Emirates, but a dramatic late equaliser from John Stones ensured the champions salvaged a point against a rampant Arsenal. Kyle Walker endured a nightmare evening, and the rest of the City side lacked their usual fluency, but Stones emerged as the unlikely hero.

**Kyle Walker (4/10):** A night to forget for the usually reliable right-back. He was consistently caught out of position, struggled to deal with Arsenal’s pacey attack, and was notably involved in the build-up to Arsenal’s opener.

**John Stones (7/10):** The savior of the day. Introduced as a second-half substitute, Stones immediately brought a sense of calmness to the City defense. He not only helped to solidify the backline but also popped up to score the crucial equaliser with a powerful header.

**Rodri (6/10):** Performed his usual defensive duties diligently, but lacked the creative influence he has often provided in the middle of the park.

**Erling Haaland (5/10):** A quiet night for the Norwegian striker. He struggled to get into the game and was unable to find the back of the net, despite the tireless work of his teammates.

**Kevin De Bruyne (6/10):** A frustrating evening for the City playmaker. While he showed flashes of his brilliance, he was often unable to unlock the Arsenal defense and his usual incisive passing was missing.

**Julian Alvarez (7/10):** The most lively City player on the pitch. He caused havoc with his pace and dribbling ability, always looking to make things happen.

**Phil Foden (5/10):** Struggled to impose himself on the game and was ultimately substituted in the second half.

**The Rest:** Bernardo Silva (6/10), Jack Grealish (6/10), and Manuel Akanji (6/10) were all decent in their respective roles but didn’t stand out.

**Overall:** A disappointing performance from the Cityzens, who were fortunate to escape with a point thanks to the heroics of John Stones. Arsenal were the much better side throughout, and they will be left wondering how they didn’t secure all three points.