Claudio Bravo
City fans have learned to trust him and he was perfectly safe and secure, both with hands and feet 7
Joao Cancelo
Didn't see as much of those rampaging flanking runs as the fans would like, but there was little wrong with his first start 6
Eric Garcia
The 18-year-old was constantly organising, encouraging and cajoling, and his own passing and positioning were very good. 8
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
A terrific first touch and a couple of powerful headers showed both facets of his game - terrific composure for a 17-year-old defender 8
Angelino
His darting runs down the left were a feature of the first half - and his pace at the back was a bonus 7
Ilkay Gundogan
Found it too easy at times, leading to some sloppiness, but he kept a steady ship for most of the game 6
David Silva
Never truly got out of second gear, but that was enough against this opposition, even though his 'goal' has to go to the Preston defender 6
Phil Foden
Shame his shot hit the bar - after a bout of illness he was clearly feeling his way back in, and that precocious talent was only seen in glimpses 6
Bernardo Silva
Another one who did not move into top gear, simply because he realised he could get through the game without doing so - but still effective. 7
Gabriel Jesus
Great finish, and some good approach work, but a couple of wrong decisions and the odd slack pass 6
Raheem Sterling
The opening goal was all about him, turning and driving hard at the defence, and his assist for the second showed he has a mature subtlety to his game these days. 8
Subs
Benjamin Mendy
(for Angelino 60) Good run-out 6
Adrian Bernabe
(for D. Silva 63) Another talented teen 7
Riyad Mahrez
(for Sterling 73) No time to mark
Not used: Carson, Dionkou, Otamendi, Rodri
