Ederson
His horrendous air-shot in the first half was rescued by Fernandinho, but he was steady after that. 5
Joao Cancelo
Attacks kept breaking down after reaching him in the first half - crossing and passing need to be better. 5
Fernandinho
Heroic defensive blocks are now as much a part of his game as immense focus-changing passes. 8
Nicolas Otamendi
Thumping header almost brought him a goal, and he defended well enough, too. Solid tackling, strong throughout. 7
Angelino
Kept losing the flying Tete in the first half - and the goal was down his side as well. Happier on the front foot. 5
Rodri
Keeps the ball circulating but does not produce the killer passes City are used to from Fernandinho in that role. 6
Kevin De Bruyne
Single-handedly tried to drag City up to their usual level, and came up with the pass for Gundogan's goal. 8
Ilkay Gundogan
Better in the holding role after Rodri's departure - on the left he barely got Sterling involved at all. 6
Bernardo Silva
Working hard with De Bruyne but he is still trying to recapture the magic of last season. 6
Gabriel Jesus
Did well to create Gundogan's goal but his lack of opportunities is a concern, especially against ordinary opponents. 5
Raheem Sterling
Two anonymous games in quick succession is unusual - and City have to hope the sparkle has not gone a little flat at a vital time. 5
Subs
David Silva
(for De Bruyne 58) Couldn't change it. 6
Phil Foden
(for Rodri 76) No heroics. 6
Not used: Carson, Walker, Stones, Mendy, Mahrez
