Solid on crosses, cool and calm footwork, vital save from Adams. 7
His pace and strength were key in stifling Saints' attacks down the City right. 7
Making a strong case to be first choice again - calm and collected, used the ball well. 7
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Unfortunate for the own goal but some of his passing and decision-making was off-key. 6
Some great attacking moments outweighed the defensive uncertainty. 7
Gradually took a firm grip on the centre of the park, with a combination of strength and cute passing. 7
Patches City together beautifully when he plays - great assist for Mahrez. 8
Fierce pressing, fine passing and the nerve to step up for the penalty to make it 2-1. 8
His last act was to switch to the central role, and his enterprise earned the penalty - also assisted the first goal. 7
So much threat, but he really should have scored more than once with the chances he had. 7
Carried a threat in the first half but it diminished, and his failure to shoot when handed a chance was a mystery. 5
Subs
Riyad Mahrez
(For Jesus 63) another goal. 7
Phil Foden
(For Grealish 63) scorcher! 7
Nathan Ake
(For Laporte 83) no time to mark
Fernandinho
(For Rodri 83) no time to mark
Oleksandr Zinchenko
(For Cancelo 83) no time to mark
Not used: Carson, Bernardo
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