Cherki Scores 8, Khusanov Earns 7.5 in Manchester City Player Ratings After Tough Victory Against Arsenal

Manchester City faced Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium, aiming for a solid result in the Premier League. The home side started strong, taking the lead in the 16th minute through Rayan Cherki. However, Kai Havertz quickly equalized for Arsenal just minutes later, sending the teams into halftime at 1-1.

Erling Haaland netted the decisive goal for Pep Guardiola’s team in the 65th minute, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

Here’s how each Manchester City player performed in the match against the Gunners.

He made one good save at the back and did enough to limit the opposition to just one goal.

RB: Matheus Nunes – 7/10

Nunes was a positive influence at both ends of the field and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CB: Abdukodir Khusanov – 7.5/10

He cleared his lines when needed and earned the ball back a few times for his team.

CB: Marc Guehi – 7/10

Guehi gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 19: Rayan Cherki of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

LB: Nico O’Reilly – 7.5/10

He caught the eye at times on both ends of the field.

CM: Rodri – 7/10

Rodri offered solid protection for his teammates at the back and won a lot of important aerial duels.

CM: Bernardo Silva – 6.5/10

He caught the eye at times on both halves.

RW: Antoine Semenyo – 6.5/10

Semenyo put in a good shift on the right flank, but there was no goal for him.

CAM: Rayan Cherki – 8/10

He was a constant menace in the final third and managed to score the opener with a good finish in the 16th minute.

LW: Jeremy Doku – 7/10

Doku caused a lot of problems for his marker but failed to find the back of the net.

ST: Erling Haaland – 7.5/10

He was a constant menace in the final third and scored the winning goal with a good strike in the 65th minute.