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Stuart Brennan

Man City player ratings vs Crystal Palace: Rodri and Fernandinho good

Ederson

World-class saves from Benteke and Zaha capped a fine second-half display from him - more than just an 11th outfield player! 8

Joao Cancelo

A couple of slack moments in the first half but he tightened it up and played his part in a controlled, effervescent City display. 7

Rodri

Looked like he had played centre-back all his life - calm, measured and sniffing danger without alarm. 8

Fernandinho

Had a wobbly spell after a head blow in the first half, but his football intelligence and competitive nature made him a star performer. 8

Benjamin Mendy

Aimless crosses of the first half gave way to slick interplay in the second, and that made him a far more effective player. Defended well, too. 7

Ilkay Gundogan

Struggled to get a grip in the first half but once City nosed ahead he dictated the rhythm and direction of the game. 7

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Kevin De Bruyne

Not at his best, but his pace in transition brought City's the vital second goal - after that he was a real menace. 7

David Silva

Had a quiet first half but his volleyed finish was brilliant - and he started to spark City's best attacks after that. 7

Bernardo Silva

Great cross to set up Jesus for the opening goal and from that point on he gave City a perpetual threat down the right. 8

Gabriel Jesus

Not his best finish, but his terrier-like approach and twinkling feet deserved the goal - and more. 8

Raheem Sterling

Terrific tackle to stop Zaha, and while it wasn't his day in front of goal, the assist for Silva was sublime. 7

Subs

John Stones

(for D. Silva 79) no time to mark

Phil Foden

(for De Bruyne 89) no time to mark

Not used: Bravo, Garcia, Angelino, Mahrez, Aguero

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