TOPS/FLOPS – The very good match of Aké and the good performances of Trossard and Ortega but also the complicated evenings of Haaland and Saka, find the tops and the flops after the victory of Manchester City against Arsenal in the FA Cup (1-0).
TOPS
How intractable
Established as a left side, he had the heavy task of facing Bukayo Saka. He perfectly extinguished the Gunners right winger. Impeccable defensively, Nathan Aké did not hesitate to project himself offensively and was rewarded by scoring from the right, his weak foot, allowing City to climb into the 8th of the FA Cup. A full game.
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Trossard, a remarkable first
Arrived from Brighton during the winter transfer window, Leandro Trossard had played only eight minutes in the success against United (3-2) last weekend. He was celebrating his first start with the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium and the Belgian did a good job on his left wing. Constantly pressing and very active in the game, he offered a goal ball to Tomiyasu at the start of the match (5th) and stumbled on Ortega in stride (21st). We want more.
Ortega decisive on his line
Goalkeeper in the FA Cup in place of Ederson, Stefan Ortega delivered a clean performance. Less comfortable on foot than the Brazilian, he was excellent on his line. The German goalkeeper is perfect on Tomiyasu’s half-volley at the start of the game (5th) and then makes a classy save in front of Trossard (21st). Less in demand in second but very vigilant in his outings (87th, 88th).
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FLOPS
From trop discret
The small phenomenon of the Gunners was necessarily expected in this shock but it did not really exist. Constantly taken by Nathan Aké, his evening bodyguard, Bukayo Saka suffered in the one against one and physically. The Dutch took over the Englishman, a rare enough fact to be highlighted this season. Logically replaced in the 75th by Odegaard.
Mahrez and Haaland muzzled
The two strong men of the moment in Manchester City suffered against the Gunners. Haaland had a complicated evening. The Norwegian did not have the slightest chance and suffered in the duel with Holding, sometimes to the limit. For his part, Mahrez was well muzzled by Tierney. The Algerian did not have his usual volume of play and was logically replaced by Alvarez before the hour mark. The Argentinian is also involved in Aké’s goal.