Man City player ratings v Arsenal: Local lad O’Reilly wins it at Wembley
Nico O’Reilly scored both goals as Manchester City beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.A triple save from James Trafford was the standout moment of the first half, but it was ...
Man City player ratings v Arsenal: Local lad O’Reilly wins it at Wembley Nico O’Reilly scored both goals as Manchester City beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. A triple save from James Trafford was the standout moment of the first half, but it was a calamitous error from his opposite number after the break that allowed the 21-year-old, who celebrated his birthday yesterday, to nod into an open goal. And just four minutes later, the left-back found the back of the net again from a Matheus Nunes cross.
Victory at Wembley comes just days after Manchester City exited the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid, and keeps their hopes of a domestic treble alive. Arsenal, meanwhile, see their 2,059 day wait for a major trophy continue. Man City player ratings v Arsenal Manchester City took apart Arsenal to win the Carabao Cup two-nil and secure the first honours of the season thanks to left-back Nico O’Reilly’s brace.
Starting XI James Trafford – 7/10 Looked assured in goal unlike his opposite number, made saves when required but had a comfortable ride in the second half. Matheus Nunes – 8/10 Confident on the ball and produced some magic moments going forward, including the assist for the second goal. Didn’t give Trossard or Martinelli and inch to breathe.
Abdukodir Khusanov – 7/10 Following an early yellow card, Khusanov showed maturity to not bite at Gyokeres again and ensured the Swede was left empty-handed. Nathan Aké – 7/10 Despite limited minutes, Aké’s experience shone through and made every necessary challenge to shut out Arteta’s toothless team. Nico O’Reilly – 9/10 It feels harsh not to give out a ten, but O’Reilly came as close as he could to earning one.