Zack Steffen fine save from Cornet and a couple of smart headed clearances in an assured home league debut 7
Joao Cancelo involved in most of City's best work, his link-up with Bernardo especially fruitful 8
John Stones gave everyone a reminder of his class at the back, including a fine saving tackle on Cornet 7
Aymeric Laporte great in the build-up, but a couple of careless passes many Burnley were always in the chase 6
Nathan Ake not a natural left back - sound in defence, but no idea what to do in the opposition half 6
Rodri Kept a firm grip on the midfield and constantly pinged quarterback passes to get the Blues moving 7
Bernardo Silva A fidgety, frenetic, and fantastic bundle of energy from first until last - deserved his goal 9
Kevin De Bruyne Has not quite found his passing range but still influences games - scored a crucial second here 7
Riyad Mahrez everything seemed to be bouncing off him, but played a key role in second goal 6
Phil Foden couldn't quite make inroads down the left, and disappeared from view when moved central 6
Raheem Sterling nothing went right for him, whether in the central role or wide left - badly needs a goal 4
Subs
Ruben Dias
(for Laporte 72) no time to mark
Fernandinho
(for De Bruyne 84) no time to mark
Cole Palmer
(for Bernardo 90) no time to mark
Not used: Carson, Slicker, Walker, Zinchenko, Gundogan, Grealish
