Ederson
The fears about his midweek injury were all for nought - he could have played with his leg in plaster and had no concerns 6
Kyle Walker
His powerhouse surges down the right flank were a potent weapon for the Blues - and he gave Zaha next to nothing 8
Vincent Kompany
Whenever there was danger, it always seemed to be the skipper's head or foot, in exactly the right place to clear - it's not coincidence. 8
Aymeric Laporte
Defensively astute at all times, and his focus-switching passes to Sterling continually prevented Palace from settling into a pattern. 8
Benjamin Mendy
Defended well and he and Sane tag-teamed on Wan-Bissaka to good effect, but the left back's crossing was not up to its usual standard 7
Ilkay Gundogan
While De Bruyne provided the dynamism, he just kept the midfield machine ticking over beautifully - and those chipped passes were a real threat. 8
Kevin De Bruyne
His first half was exceptional, not least the brilliant pass that sent Sterling away for the first goal - faded after the break but still broke for the killer third 9
David Silva
Some were beginning to wonder whether one or two recent ordinary performances meant his stellar career is finally slowing down. It isn't. 8
Raheem Sterling
He has passed the 20-goal mark again and but for a horrendous miss he would have had a hat-trick. Constant menace. 9
Sergio Aguero
Just did not happen for Kun - one of those games where he was waiting for things to happen rather than forcing them. 6
Leroy Sane
Gave Palace a lot of problems - and significantly he worked back to contain Townsend. Also provided the assist for Sterling second, intentional or not. 8
Why Fernandinho is not starting for Man City vs Crystal Palace
Subs
Bernardo Silva
(for D. Silva 64) Helped see it through 7
Gabriel Jesus
(for Aguero 75) Killer goal 7
John Stones
(for Sane 86) No time to mark
Not used: Muric, Danilo, Otamendi, Mahrez
