‘So terrible even Pep’s disappointed’ – Fans react to Havertz’s shocking sitter miss after Man City’s kamikaze defending

FANS joked that Pep Guardiola was disappointed after Kai Havertz’s shocking miss against his Manchester City side. Havertz missed an absolute sitter to double Arsenal‘s lead during their Premier League clash at the Emirates, which ended in a 5-1 win to the Gunners. Sky SportsKai Havertz missed an absolute sitter to double Arsenal’s lead against Man City[/caption] Sky SportsDeclan Rice won possession back and guided the ball towards Havertz on the edge of the area[/caption] RexThe 25-year-old somehow rolled it wide[/caption] Pep Guardiola had his head in his hands after Havertz missed the chance to put Arsenal 2-0 up against his side https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1886096995439218978 Martin Odegaard punished a Man City mix-up to put Mikel Arteta‘s side 1-0 up inside two minutes. And more kamikaze defending from the Citizens saw calamity at the back just over 20 minutes later. Stefan Ortega fed Mateo Kovacic on the edge of his own box but Declan Rice brilliantly pressed and won the ball away from the Croatian. A loose ball fell to Havertz in acres of space but the German international fluffed his lines after taking a touch and lining himself up. The 25-year-old somehow rolled it wide from 15 yards, with the goal gaping and covered his face with his shirt in shame. The camera panned to Guardiola on the touchline and the Spaniard was seen dropping to his knees. And fans have had a field day online. One joked: “Even Guardiola is angry that Havertz missed the open goal!” CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Arsenal player ratings vs Man City ARSENAL stunned Man City 5-1 at the Emirates on Sunday evening. It was an incredible result against their rivals of recent years. Here, we take a look at how the Gunners rated… David Raya – 7/10Had very little to do in the first half but made a brilliant save in the 22nd minute to deny a goalbound header from Josko Gvardiol. Made another stunning save two minutes from the half-time interval, stopping a deflected Savinho shot from close range. Powerless to stop Erling Haaland’s 55th-minute header from briefly levelling the scores. Jurrien Timber – 6Didn’t offer his usual attacking threat going forward but was solid defensively. Picked up a pointless yellow breaking up a harmless counter-attack in the 24th minute. Almost scored late in the second half. William Saliba – 5Didn’t have much to do in the first half but won all his aerial battles in the first 45 minutes. Marshalled the defence well early in the second period but was embarrassingly outjumped and outmuscled by Haaland for City’s equaliser – a major flaw of his that continues to be exposed. Gabriel Magalhaes – 6Like his defensive partner, he was seldom called into action in the first half. Dominant in the air in his battles with Haaland, who he trolled after Odegaard’s goal. Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8Continues to endear himself to the Emirates faithful with composure and tenacity beyond his years as he brilliantly floated between left back and midfield. Put real daylight between the two sides with a thumping finish just after the hour mark. This young lad is a real bright prospect for both the Gunners and England.His trolling of Haaland by copying the Norwegian’s ‘Lotus’ celebration went down a storm with fans. Thomas Partey – 7Steady in the heart of midfield and broke up play well when required. Fired the Gunners back into the lead in the 57th minute with a deflected shot from outside the box. Martin Odegaard – 7Was in the right place at the right time to benefit from the aftermath of an uncharacteristic Manuel Akanji error and break the deadlock. Was at the heart of everything good the north Londoners did going forward. Declan Rice – 6Combative, as always, in the middle of the park and played a role in the home side taking the lead, teeing up Havertz who squared the ball to Odegaard. Leandro Trossard – 6Was particularly lively on the left in the first half, giving Matheus Nunes a real run for his money. His end product, however, wasn’t the best. Gabriel Martinelli – 6Lively on the right wing in the early goings. Found the back of the net in the fifth minute after some beautiful play from Odegaard but was needlessly offside. Forced a good save out of Ortega with a rasping effort in the 68th minute. Kai Havertz – 6Lively early doors, testing Stefan Ortega with a tame shot in the first minute. Teed up Odegaard for a tap in a few moments later. Missed a golden opportunity to double the lead in the 25th minute, dragging the ball wide with the goal at his absolute mercy. Made amends for his howler by finishing an even harder chance in the 76th minute. He well and truly needed that as he looked absolutely devoid of confidence. SUBS Ethan Nwaneri – 83 (on for Trossard) – 7Put the cherry on top of the cake with an outrageous effo

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‘So terrible even Pep’s disappointed’ – Fans react to Havertz’s shocking sitter miss after Man City’s kamikaze defending

FANS joked that Pep Guardiola was disappointed after Kai Havertz’s shocking miss against his Manchester City side.

Havertz missed an absolute sitter to double Arsenal‘s lead during their Premier League clash at the Emirates, which ended in a 5-1 win to the Gunners.

Declan Rice winning possession as Havertz misses a shot.
Sky Sports
Kai Havertz missed an absolute sitter to double Arsenal’s lead against Man City[/caption]
Declan Rice winning possession as Havertz misses a shot.
Sky Sports
Declan Rice won possession back and guided the ball towards Havertz on the edge of the area[/caption]
A soccer player misses a goal during a match.
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The 25-year-old somehow rolled it wide[/caption]
A man sits on the ground with his head in his hands.
Pep Guardiola had his head in his hands after Havertz missed the chance to put Arsenal 2-0 up against his side
https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1886096995439218978

Martin Odegaard punished a Man City mix-up to put Mikel Arteta‘s side 1-0 up inside two minutes.

And more kamikaze defending from the Citizens saw calamity at the back just over 20 minutes later.

Stefan Ortega fed Mateo Kovacic on the edge of his own box but Declan Rice brilliantly pressed and won the ball away from the Croatian.

A loose ball fell to Havertz in acres of space but the German international fluffed his lines after taking a touch and lining himself up.

The 25-year-old somehow rolled it wide from 15 yards, with the goal gaping and covered his face with his shirt in shame.

The camera panned to Guardiola on the touchline and the Spaniard was seen dropping to his knees.

And fans have had a field day online.

One joked: “Even Guardiola is angry that Havertz missed the open goal!”

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Arsenal player ratings vs Man City

ARSENAL stunned Man City 5-1 at the Emirates on Sunday evening.

It was an incredible result against their rivals of recent years.

Here, we take a look at how the Gunners rated…

David Raya – 7/10
Had very little to do in the first half but made a brilliant save in the 22nd minute to deny a goalbound header from Josko Gvardiol. Made another stunning save two minutes from the half-time interval, stopping a deflected Savinho shot from close range. Powerless to stop Erling Haaland’s 55th-minute header from briefly levelling the scores.

Jurrien Timber – 6
Didn’t offer his usual attacking threat going forward but was solid defensively. Picked up a pointless yellow breaking up a harmless counter-attack in the 24th minute. Almost scored late in the second half.

William Saliba – 5
Didn’t have much to do in the first half but won all his aerial battles in the first 45 minutes. Marshalled the defence well early in the second period but was embarrassingly outjumped and outmuscled by Haaland for City’s equaliser – a major flaw of his that continues to be exposed.

Gabriel Magalhaes – 6
Like his defensive partner, he was seldom called into action in the first half. Dominant in the air in his battles with Haaland, who he trolled after Odegaard’s goal.

Myles Lewis-Skelly – 8
Continues to endear himself to the Emirates faithful with composure and tenacity beyond his years as he brilliantly floated between left back and midfield. Put real daylight between the two sides with a thumping finish just after the hour mark. This young lad is a real bright prospect for both the Gunners and England.
His trolling of Haaland by copying the Norwegian’s ‘Lotus’ celebration went down a storm with fans.

Thomas Partey – 7
Steady in the heart of midfield and broke up play well when required. Fired the Gunners back into the lead in the 57th minute with a deflected shot from outside the box.

Martin Odegaard – 7
Was in the right place at the right time to benefit from the aftermath of an uncharacteristic Manuel Akanji error and break the deadlock. Was at the heart of everything good the north Londoners did going forward.

Declan Rice – 6
Combative, as always, in the middle of the park and played a role in the home side taking the lead, teeing up Havertz who squared the ball to Odegaard.

Leandro Trossard – 6
Was particularly lively on the left in the first half, giving Matheus Nunes a real run for his money. His end product, however, wasn’t the best.

Gabriel Martinelli – 6
Lively on the right wing in the early goings. Found the back of the net in the fifth minute after some beautiful play from Odegaard but was needlessly offside. Forced a good save out of Ortega with a rasping effort in the 68th minute.

Kai Havertz – 6
Lively early doors, testing Stefan Ortega with a tame shot in the first minute. Teed up Odegaard for a tap in a few moments later. Missed a golden opportunity to double the lead in the 25th minute, dragging the ball wide with the goal at his absolute mercy. Made amends for his howler by finishing an even harder chance in the 76th minute. He well and truly needed that as he looked absolutely devoid of confidence.

SUBS

Ethan Nwaneri – 83 (on for Trossard) – 7
Put the cherry on top of the cake with an outrageous effort in second-half stoppage time.

Mikel Merino – 83 (on for Odegaard) – 5

Raheem Sterling – 89 (on for Kai Havertz ) – N/A

Riccardo Calafiori 89 (on for Lewis-Skelly) – N/A

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