Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City: Player ratings as Tzolis and Ødegaard headline community shield triumph

Arsenal Player Ratings (3-0 vs Manchester City)

David Raya (8/10): Solid in goal throughout the afternoon, making several key saves to deny City’s attack and preserve a crucial clean sheet.

Ben White (7.5/10): Handled his defensive duties comfortably along the right flank while contributing effectively going forward with a quality chance created.

Cristhian Mosquera (6.5/10): Composed display in central defense, putting in solid tackles and keeping his distribution clean and reliable.

Gabriel Magalhães (7/10): Organised the backline well, snuffing out danger when needed to keep City’s forward line quiet.Riccardo Calafiori (7/10): Made an instant splash by scoring just 23 seconds in with a close-range finish, alongside a sturdy defensive display.

Bruno Guimarães (7/10): Put in a physical and industrious first-half shift in central midfield before being substituted at the break.

Martin Ødegaard (8/10): Dominated the half-spaces, pulling the strings throughout the match and sealing the victory with a well-taken goal early in the second half.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (7.5/10): Impressed in midfield with high energy, dynamic driving runs, and sharp link-up play.

Noni Madueke (7/10): Stretched City’s backline with direct running on the wing, creating spaces for teammates.

Kai Havertz (8/10): Continuous threat in the final third, doubling Arsenal’s lead in the 28th minute with a neat header.

Christos Tzolis (8.5/10) — Man of the Match: Outstanding performance on the wing, providing a constant attacking spark and assisting Havertz’s goal with a pinpoint delivery.

​Substitutes

Declan Rice (7/10): Introduced at half-time for Guimarães and helped Arsenal maintain total control of the midfield.

Bukayo Saka (6.5/10): Came on in the 59th minute, offering fresh energy and keeping City’s left-back on high alert.

Piero Hincapié (6.5/10): Replaced Calafiori on the hour mark and slotted seamlessly into the defensive structure.

Viktor Gyökeres (N/A): Late substitution to hold up play and close out the match.

Martín Zubimendi (N/A): On for the final 15 minutes to keep possession tidy.

Eberechi Eze (N/A): Brought on late in the match to see out the remaining minutes.