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Stuart Brennan

Man City player ratings: Sterling gets a hat-trick and Mahrez man of the match vs West Ham

Ederson

No saves to make until a brilliant double effort in the second half, Until then it was all about the surety of his footwork. 7

Kyle Walker

With new competition on the bench, he laid waste to the Hammers' left flank to set up the first goal, and was a real positive. 7

John Stones

Played his way out of his June nightmare for England, looking assured and composed on the ball and strong in defence. 7

Aymeric Laporte

Makes such a difference to City. Refused to be intimidated by towering Haller and won just about everything. 8

Aleks Zinchenko

So sharp in those interchanges which are such an integral art of City going forward - a real asset on the left of the attack. 7

Kevin De Bruyne

Still not at his best, but the driving run and delayed pass which set up Sterling's first goal was classic De Bruyne. 7

Rodri

Early mistake gave City problems but he recovered to run the show from a deep-lying position, breaking up attacks and launching them. 8

David Silva

Still the man to unlock defences with subtle touches and shrewd decisions, even if the legs and lungs don't obey as they used to do. 7

Riyad Mahrez

Shock inclusion after his medication scare, but he justified it with a key role in four goals before winning the late penalty. 9

Gabriel Jesus

Did a fine defensive stint, continually pressuring the defenders - and was perfectly placed for his goal. Denied a perfectly good second. 7

Raheem Sterling

Ordinary first half but his running off the ball gave West Ham untold problems after the break and he was rewarded with a hat-trick. 8

Subs

Sergio Aguero

(for Jesus 68) Awful penalty, great penalty! 6

Ilkay Gundogan

(for De Bruyne 79).

Phil Foden

(for D. Silva 79).

Not used: Bravo, Cancelo, Otamendi, Bernardo

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