Tottenham Hotspur
Hugo Lloris Poor game, not for the keeping – he made a good save from Mahrez – but for the consistency with which he gave the ball away. 5
Kieran Trippier Crucially misread a header to let in Sterling for the goal but otherwise played well. 6
Toby Alderweireld Solid game from the Belgium centre-half and some trademark lofted passes, too. 7
Dávinson Sánchez Did not make a mistake in the entire game (though one skimmed header caused flutters). Impressive. 7
Ben Davies Another piece in a well-drilled Spurs backline and got a crucial block to Sterling’s second-half shot. 6
Eric Dier No mistakes and played intelligently as ever but could not impose himself on the game. Subbed 6
Mousa Dembélé A player some way from his very best. Solid enough defensively but lost the ball too often in possession. Subbed. 5
Moussa Sissoko Spurs’ man of the match. As influential as Fernandinho and much more of a pleasant surprise. Strong, fast and decisive. 8
Érik Lamela Gave his all in trying to force the match but it never came off and he missed the game’s best chance late on. 6
Lucas Moura Least involved of all Spurs’ attackers, though he did not stint on effort. Booked for a ludicrous dive and subbed, too. 5
Harry Kane One most un-Kane like touch cost him the chance of a one-on-one and a harsh offside denied another. Otherwise good. 6
Substitutes: Harry Winks (for Dier 67) 6; Dele Alli (for Dembélé 75) 7; Christian Eriksen (for Lucas 81) 6.
Manchester City
Ederson Pretty much got an assist on the goal with his lengthy clearance and did not really have a save to make. 7
Kyle Walker Looked like City’s weakest link in possession but his energy and aggression made up for it. 6
John Stones The most comfortable of City’s defenders, he was rock solid in the air during a second-half bombardment. 7
Aymeric Laporte A mixed bag with some strong defending and ambitious passing, undermined by errors. 6
Benjamin Mendy A shaky game from the full-back who came off worse in his persistent duel with Sissoko. 5
Fernandinho Probably the difference between the two sides. Made the tackles and intercepted the passes whenever danger threatened. 8
Bernardo Silva Was on the fringes of play throughout. And just as Kevin De Bruyne is returning from injury, too. 6
David Silva Involved in everything City did moving through the pitch but was crowded out in the final third. 6
Riyad Mahrez Finished into an open net after six minutes and had two further efforts: one well saved, the other missed. Made a difference. 7
Raheem Sterling Was largely quiet for most of the match but his blistering cameo in the opening minutes decided the game. 7
Sergio Agüero The Argentinian saw little of the ball. Created one opening himself, a fierce drive that Lloris saved, and should have done better with another. 6
Substitutes: Kevin De Bruyne (for Agüero 71) 6; Vincent Kompany (for David Silva 89) n/a; Jesus (for Mahrez 90) n/a.
