A star continues to rise at Manchester City which stood out against Arsenal

Nico O’Reilly helped quell the threat of Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli on Arsenal’s right wing. O’Reilly was strong and solid defensively, as Arsenal barely had any joy up against him. There is an argument to be made that Nico O’Reilly’s defensive performance yesterday was the best of his career.

In possession, Nico O’Reilly was superb once again. He was a constant threat to Arsenal when City attacked, as his ability to take up dangerous positions constantly unsettled the Arsenal defence. On the ball, Nico O’Reilly’s class was evident throughout the match. Under pressure, Nico O’Reilly wasn’t flustered by Arsenal’s high press. Going forward, O’Reilly was a constant threat that Arsenal couldn’t contain, and his cross that set up Erling Haaland’s winning goal capped off a great performance from the young midfielder.

The star of Nico O’Reilly continues to rise.

One of the biggest success stories for Manchester City this season has been the rise of Nico O’Reilly. The young midfielder has made the transition from a promising young player to a vital one for Pep Guardiola’s side. Nico O’Reilly thrives in big games, which has been evident in City’s past four games. That trait of Nico O’Reilly’s is impossible to ignore in Manchester City’s past four matches, and it stood out throughout City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal yesterday.

Nico O’Reilly arguably put in the best all-around performance of his career to help City beat Arsenal yesterday. O’Reilly is playing a complicated left-back role that isn’t easy by any stretch for Pep Guardiola’s side. Playing in that role has allowed Nico O’Reilly to thrive. The young England international’s star continues to rise, and at this rate, he could quickly become one of the most damaging players in the Premier League.