“Much of the dialogue following Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Manchester City surrounded the substitutes who won them the game.

Gabriel Martinelli was introduced at half-time and scored the winner — crafted by a trio brought on in the 75th minute. Thomas Partey picked out the surprising forward run of Takehiro Tomiyasu, whose knock-down found Kai Havertz, who laid the ball off for Martinelli’s winner. It was as good an example of how to change a game using substitutes as anyone could possibly imagine. After a competitive first 75 minutes where the aim seemed to be contain, the introduction of proactivity and height helped Arsenal chase and earn all three points.” - Art de Roché