Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal: player ratings from the Etihad Stadium

Ederson Had not much to do and what he did he did admirably, though will be disappointed by no clean sheet. 7

Kyle Walker Surprise selection, was as sharp as the rest of the rearguard – when needed. One jet-heeled clearance oozed control. 7

John Stones Excellent. Header that beat Ramsdale had him hovering perfectly before going back across the keeper, his ball having earlier initiated move for De Bruyne. 8

Rúben Dias Cool as usual apart from booking for scrape of White’s leg on stroke of half-time. Marshalled defence expertly. 7

Manuel Akanji Buccaneering run that took him all the way into Arsenal’s area was emblematic of City’s aggression and intent. 7

Rodri Always looked to receive, used angles smartly and was up for any feisty stuff: he is rarely ruffled. 7

Ilkay Gündogan Presence ensured City’s rhythm was as smooth as can be – a pipe-and-slippers display of poise. 8

Bernardo Silva Joined the press when he could, fashioned triangles with De Bruyne and Walker, flitted about at will. 7

Kevin De Bruyne Scorching opener, so smart a finish for his second. Also a dinked free-kick that made Stones’s header. 9

Jack Grealish Saw scant early possession but raced back to dispossess Saka and one chip into Haaland that the No 9 should have smashed in. 7

Erling Haaland A menace. Control and pass for De Bruyne’s first was followed by assist for the Belgian’s second. Got his goal at death. 9

Subs Mahrez (for Gündogan 72) 7, Álvarez (for De Bruyne 80) 7 , Foden (for Grealish 87) 7

Aaron Ramsdale Will be disappointed not to have stopped either De Bruyne goal. Better were several saves off Haaland. Arsenal’s “best” player which says it all 5

Ben White Tremendous block of De Bruyne shot but was unable to get any grip on the latter or the