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The Independent UK
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Michael Jones

Arsenal 0-2 Manchester City: Player ratings as Pep Guardiola's City start off title defence in ominous fashion

Bernardo's goal killed off Arsenal in the second half ( Getty )

Manchester City brushed aside a new-look Arsenal side 2-0 at the Emirates to start their Premier League title defence in ominous fashion.

Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva scored the goals for the champions, though they could have had more with Sergio Aguero missing a one-on-one and City having the better of the chances. 

Unai Emery's side were energetic but still looked way short of City's quality, as one might expect. 

But there were bright spots in the Gunners side, including teenage midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, who was excitable and occasionally effective in the Arsenal engine room. 

How did they rate? Check out every player's rating in our gallery

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