Player Ratings: City vs. Arsenal Match Review

omidbasir- **Ayaka Yamashita (8/10):**
The Japanese goalkeeper emerged as the standout performer for City, delivering a series of crucial saves that kept her team competitive throughout the match.

**Kerstin Casparij (6/10):**
The full-back had a relatively quiet game against the Gunners, finding herself largely restrained by the relentless efforts of Foord.

**Jade Rose (6/10):**
Rose put forth a solid defensive performance, successfully neutralizing the offensive threats posed by Russo and Smith.

**Rebecca Knaak (4/10):**
Knaak struggled significantly, particularly in the lead-up to Arsenal’s goal, where she was unable to keep pace with Smith, failing to effectively anticipate the play.

**Alex Greenwood (6/10):**
The England international and City captain effectively managed to contain Mead, preventing her from exerting a significant influence on the game.

**Laura Blindkilde Brown (5/10):**
Blindkilde Brown’s landmark 50th appearance for City was disappointing, as she was overrun in midfield and substituted at halftime in favor of Coffey.

**Yui Hasegawa (6/10):**
Typically known for her composure and control on the ball, Hasegawa struggled to assert herself against the dominant Little and Caldentey.

**Vivianne Miedema (5/10):**
The former Arsenal star had a game to forget at the Emirates, making efforts to create opportunities but ultimately falling short of her usual performance levels.

**Kerolin (6/10):**
Having excelled in the recent match against Chelsea, Kerolin was largely ineffective against the Gunners, appearing to be a mere observer in the game.

**Khadija Shaw (5/10):**
The top scorer in the WSL found herself isolated in the attacking front, with little success against the defensive pair of Catley and Wubbon-Moy.

**Lauren Hemp (6/10):**
The England winger had a frustrating outing, as she was wasteful in front of goal and failed to seriously challenge the Gunners’ defense beyond a few fleeting chances.

**Sam Coffey (5/10):**
Coming on at halftime, Coffey was unable to inhibit Little’s influence on the game, leaving her impact minimal.

**Iman Beney (5/10):**
Beney, who replaced Kerolin, struggled to make an impression, mirroring the lack of effectiveness of her predecessor.

**Grace Clinton (N/A):**
Clinton was introduced in the dying moments of the match and did not have the opportunity to make a discernible impact.

**Andree Jeglertz (4/10):**
The manager witnessed his team being outplayed by the Gunners and should have considered more than just three substitutions to alter the game’s momentum.