Arsenal’s defeat in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City has sparked strong reactions from fans, and the player ratings highlight a performance that fell short — especially in the second half.
After a competitive opening period, the Gunners struggled to maintain their level after the break, and the individual ratings reflect a team that failed to deliver when it mattered most.
📊 Arsenal Player Ratings vs Manchester City
- Kepa Arrizabalaga – 5.4
Had a relatively quiet first half, but made a costly mistake for the opening goal which shifted the momentum in City’s favour. - Ben White – 6.3
Decent defensively, but offered limited impact going forward. - William Saliba – 7.4
Arsenal’s standout performer. Strong, composed, and reliable at the back despite the defeat. - Gabriel Magalhães – 6.5
Solid in moments, but couldn’t fully contain City’s attacking pressure. - Piero Hincapié – 5.6
Struggled at times, especially as City increased the intensity in the second half. - Martin Zubimendi – 6.9
Worked hard in midfield and showed good control, but faded as the game progressed. - Declan Rice – 6.8
Battled well, though couldn’t impose himself enough to stop City’s dominance after the break. - Bukayo Saka – 5.2
A frustrating night. Largely kept quiet and unable to make his usual impact. - Kai Havertz – 5.3
Struggled to influence the game in attacking areas. - Leandro Trossard – 6.1
Showed glimpses of quality but lacked consistency. - Viktor Gyökeres – 4.9
A difficult game. Isolated for long periods and unable to threaten City’s defense.
🔍 Performance Overview
While there were a few solid individual displays — particularly from Saliba — the overall team performance lacked sharpness and consistency.
Arsenal’s attacking players failed to deliver in key moments, while the team as a whole lost control in the second half as Manchester City dominated proceedings.
😤 Fans React to Disappointing Display
The ratings underline the frustration among supporters, with many pointing to the lack of impact from key attacking players and the team’s inability to respond under pressure.
For Arsenal, it’s a night that will raise serious questions — not just about tactics, but about mentality in big games.
