Alex Smithies 5
Reinstated between the sticks and made an almighty hash of Adam Armstrong's first goal, fumbling it in at the near post.
Curtis Nelson 8
Made a goalsaving tackle to deny Adam Armstrong and looked really solid throughout. So often in the right place at the right time.
Aden Flint 6
Was a rather assured performance right up until the last, when Armstrong just turned him and shot to score the equaliser.
Ciaron Brown 6
Was sat down too easily by Armstrong and allowed him to have his shot on goal. Made a goalsaving tackle to deny Harvey Elliott, though.
Tom Sang 8 (star man)
Another stellar performance at both ends of the pitch from the wing back, who continues to impress. Added so much at both ends and had a stunning shot saved lot on.
Will Vaulks 7
Stunning strike to hand City the lead and looked comfortable in possession throughout. A steady performance.
Marlon Pack 6
Picked out a number of lovely passes to start attacks. A very accomplished performance from the midfielder, but just tailed off after the break.
Perry Ng 7
A welcome return to the side for the wing back, who oozed calmness and class in possession. Still more to come from him.
Harry Wilson 8
Buzzed around in that number 10 role and continued his decent form of recent weeks. Great to see him back involved from the off and provided two assists.
Josh Murphy 5
Initially gave the attack a different dimension, but caused few problems, truth told, through some errors and lack of accuracy. Needs to work on his press as well.
Kieffer Moore 8
Was central to everything positive City did early on. Looked to have a spring in his step once again. Missed one glaring chance but his hold-up play was top notch.
Subs
Joe Ralls (on for Murphy 63) 7 - Made a real impact after coming on. The goal was all his own doing, too, first winning the interception before slotting home past the keeper.
Jonny Williams (on for Wilson 90) NA
