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Manchester Evening News
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Stuart Brennan

Man City player ratings as Sterling, Jesus, Mahrez and De Bruyne smash Brighton

Ederson

Football has missed spectators, so City provided one, in full goalkeeper kit! 6

Kyle Walker

His sprint to burn off Bernardo was incredible, and he was ripping up that right flank 7

Eric Garcia

His concentration is immense for such a young player and his quick passing opens up spaces 8

Aymeric Laporte

Had an easy night, but he defended and passed immaculately whenever called upon 7

Benjamin Mendy

Ranging down the left, with no defending to do, he was a constant menace 7

Rodri

His passing was spot-on, and his muscle and brain ensured City had complete dominance 8

Kevin De Bruyne

Moments of absolute world-class quality - his passing was dreamy at times 9

Bernardo Silva

Given a chance in the David Silva role, an was a non-stop bundle of energy - needs to slow down sometimes! 7

Riyad Mahrez

Marvellous passing - had a hand in three goals and some of his touches were sublime 9

Gabriel Jesus

Made it two goals in two but, more importantly, had a big hand in three others 9

Raheem Sterling

His hat-trick - completed with utter cheek - was reward for a display bristling with menace 10

Subs

David Silva

(for De Bruyne 62) incredible pass 7

Phil Foden

(for Jesus 62) Slotted straight in 7

Aleks Zinchenko

(for Mendy 62) Seamless sub 7

John Stones

(for Garcia 72) another easy outing 6

Fernandinho

(for Rodri 72) a touch rusty 6

Not used: Carson, Otamendi, Doyle, Palmer

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