CITY RATED

CLAUDIO BRAVO

Given no chance with the goal, and he had little else to do until a fine late save which stopped a Villa equaliser.

KYLE WALKER

Was happy to let Foden cause havoc down the right, offering defensive support when needed.

JOHN STONES

Tripped over his own feet at the crucial moment to ruin what had been a simple return to the team.

FERNANDINHO

Was masterful in his reading of the game, and aggressive enough to win his aerial duels too.

ALEKS ZINCHENKO

Maybe a surprise selection but was good in those tight areas around the box – a king of the rondo.

ILKAY GUNDOGAN

The German circulated the ball so well to ensure that City had 70 per cent possession against Villa.

RODRI

Lifted a great pass for Foden’s assist and then powered in the second goal with a fine header from a corner.

DAVID SILVA

Finding that his once impeccable touch occasionally lets him down these days. Lifted the trophy as skipper.

RAHEEM STERLING

England star kept threatening to cut loose, but the threats all came to nothing in the end.

SERGIO AGUERO

In exactly the right place to open the scoring, and was a menace throughout to claim his fifth League Cup medal.

PHIL FODEN

Lovely assist for the first goal from the youngster, and his athleticism and thrust were key to City throughout. 5 8 8

SUBSTITUTES

KEVIN DE BRUYNE: (Gundogan 58) After Lord Mayor’s show 6

BERNARDO SILVA: (D. Silva 76) GABRIEL JESUS: (Aguero 84)

NOT USED: Ederson, Mendy, Mahrez, Otamendi.