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Arsenal flops panned by L'Equipe after loss to Manchester City

Gabriel, Thomas Partey and Rob Holding were among the Arsenal flops savaged by L'Equipe after they surrendered the initiative in the Premier League title race to Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta's team crashed 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium to a City side inspired by Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland.

The French newspaper was typically unsparing of the poor performers, with Brazilian centre-back Gabriel awarded a lowly 2/10 in their player ratings after he was tormented by City's front line.

Partey, Holding, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli - plus Arteta - each received a meagre 3/10, with goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale the highest-rated with 6.