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Stuart Brennan

Man City player ratings vs Chelsea as Rodri and Joao Cancelo make the difference

Ederson Surprisingly little to do, other than be smart in possession and alert to the counters 7

Kyle Walker Typical powerhouse display but without the sloppy errors that have marred his game recently 7

Ruben Dias Strong and committed in the face of Lukaku's aggression, a battle he and Laporte won 8

Aymeric Laporte His passing out of defence was key as City built well down the left-hand side 8

Joao Cancelo His storming runs and build-up with Grealish were crucial for City - and he deserved his dodgy assist! 9

Rodri Cries of 'if only' as his excellence in snuffing Chelsea and launching City forward made a huge difference 9

Kevin De Bruyne is passing and shooting were not up to the usual world-class standard, but still contributed 6

Phil Foden asked to play the central attacking role, he was outgunned but kept Chelsea defence occupied and fought for everything 7

Gabriel Jesus His work rate made a difference on the City right, but he presented a threat too and grabbed a striker's goal 8

Bernardo Silva the inexhaustible Portuguese never stopped snapping at heels and forcing errors 7

Jack Grealish Stepped up a gear after the break to cause Chelsea serious problems down their right 8

Subs

Riyad Mahrez

for De Bruyne 81) No time to mark

Fernandinho

(for Foden 87) No time to mark

Raheem Sterling

(for Grealish 87) No time to mark

Not used: Steffen, Stones, Ake, Lavia, Palmer, Torres

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