Arteta must axe Arsenal flop against Man City after dismal performance City

Arsenal completed the opening phase of the Champions League with a 2-1 away win against Girona on Wednesday night.

Manager Mikel Arteta made seven changes to the starting line-up, as the Gunners were pretty much guaranteed a top-eight finish.

Raheem Sterling got the nod in his preferred left-wing role but failed to make any impact on the game.

He lost possession on 15 occasions and failed to deliver a cross or a key pass.

The winger was booked late on for diving in the box. His night ended on a sour note as he missed the opportunity to score a penalty.

The Chelsea loanee has been handed several chances to impress Arteta, but he has been unable to make any goal contributions.

Arteta has a simple decision to drop him to the bench when the Gunners host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

Ethan Nwaneri produced a fine performance from the right wing. He scored a sensational goal with a curling strike from the edge of the box.

The 17-year-old should keep his place against City. Leandro Trossard could be dropped alongside Sterling.

Gabriel Martinelli should get the nod on the left wing with Kai Havertz up front.

Martinelli could use his pace to exploit Matheus Nunes, who has played as a makeshift right-back for City.

Stats from Sofascore.com.