Arsenal women's player ratings vs Man City: Olivia Smith steps up to boost Gunners' top-three hopes as Emily Fox and Katie McCabe shut down leaders' flying wingers

Daphne van Domselaar (6/10):

Didn't have much shot-stopping to do at all on her first start since November. Composed on the ball and confident collecting crosses, though.

Emily Fox (8/10):

Extremely solid at the back all game to keep Hemp quiet.

Lotte Wubben-Moy (7/10):

Worked well with Catley to restrict the space in dangerous areas that both Miedema and Shaw had.

Steph Catley (7/10):

Solid in possession and positioned herself well to limit the opportunities City could create.

Katie McCabe (8/10):

Carried the ball well and found a solid balance between defence and attack to ensure she did offer something in the final third, albeit without leaving gaps for City to expose. Intervened brilliantly in the latter stages to prevent Miedema levelling the scores.

Kim Little (8/10):

Tidy and incisive in possession, while winning plenty of duels when she didn't have the ball.

Mariona Caldentey (7/10):

Played the excellent through ball which Smith converted in the first half to ultimately win this game. That was the stand-out moment of a good performance, albeit one she was fortunate not to see end after just an hour when she brought Hemp down as she burst through on goal.

Alessia Russo (6/10):

Didn't steal the show in a deeper role, as she didn't get on the ball enough to do so, but did a lot of work off the ball that took defenders away and created space for others. 

Beth Mead (6/10):

Created a couple of good openings but, overall, her end product in the final third was a little off.

Olivia Smith (8/10):

Took her big chance with wonderful composure and generally posed a real threat to the City back line throughout, with her pace and intelligent movement.

Caitlin Foord (7/10):

Had a really lively first half in particular, consistently putting City on the back foot with her direct and positive play. A little quieter in the second half.

Frida Maanum (6/10):

Came on just before the 70th minute but couldn't really make her mark on the game as City pushed for an equaliser. Did a lot of hard work to contribute to Arsenal seeing the result out, though.

Leah Williamson (N/A):

Came into the back line for the final few minutes.

Smilla Holmberg (N/A):

Another late sub, giving McCabe a well-earned breather.

Chloe Kelly (N/A):

Replaced Smith for the closing stages.

Laia Codina (N/A):

Added an extra defender to the cause as Arsenal saw the win out.

Renee Slegers (8/10):

Decision to play Smith as the centre forward paid off brilliantly, so much so that it was central to the goal that won Arsenal the game.