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Stuart Brennan

Manchester City player ratings vs Wolves: Nicolas Otamendi poor

Ederson

Sharp off his line in the first half to deny those dangerous Wolves counters, then settled to watch the tense show in the second half. Unable to save both one-on-ones. 7

Kyle Walker

There were some large gaps on his side in the first half, which Wolves should have exploited - he paid the price at half-time. 5

Fernandinho

His heroic double block was just part of his excellent defensive contribution, even if it was partly caused by unfamiliarity of him and Otamendi. Deserved more. 8

Nicolas Otamendi

As the experienced defender, he was all over the place in the first half, much steadier until the first goal. 4

Joao Cancelo

Struggled defensively at left back, and was much more assured and effective when switched to right back. 6

Rodri

One or two little errors, but overall he kept City on the front foot and was desperately trying to pull strings. 7

Ilkay Gundogan

Again, very neat and efficient, but just offered very little which was ever going to dismantle that tough Wolves defence. 5

David Silva

Apart from thwacking the bar with a free kick, his presence was not effective enough - maybe the magic is starting to fade? 5

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Riyad Mahrez

He's been brilliant late but Vinagre stuck tight and he struggled to operate in limited space. Was a clear candidate to be replaced. 5

Sergio Aguero

Harried and hassled out of his stride, and in truth he never truly looked like scoring all afternoon. 5

Raheem Sterling

Couldn't find a way round Traore, and that limited his effectiveness severely - he needs to be more creative in these games. 5

Subs

Aleks Zinchenko

(for Walker ht) Gave better balance. 6

Bernardo Silva

(for Mahrez 60) No rescue mission. 6

Gabriel Jesus

(for D. Silva 75) no time to mark.

Not used: Bravo, Garcia, Angelino, Foden.

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