Manchester Evening News

CITY RATED KYLE WALKER

- BY TYRONE MARSHALL

EDERSON

Nothing he could do for the Wolves goal and didn’t have much to do aside from that. Confident in possession. Began to get forward and influence the game as City chased a winner and provided the cross for Jesus’ first goal.

RUBEN DIAS

Outmuscled by Coady for the equaliser, but had defended well against Traore and produced fine late intercepti­on.

AYMERIC LAPORTE

Unfortunat­e to have a goal ruled out. Carried the ball forward well in the first half when Wolves defended deep.

JOAO CANCELO

Played as a left-winger at times and almost created a goal for Sterling, but influence waned as the game went on.

RODRI

Excellent pass in the build-up to City’s opener and use of the ball was good, but gave away foul that led to the equaliser.

KEVIN DE BRUYNE

One misplaced pass had Guardiola throwing his arms up in disgust. Some fine moments but still a little below his best.

BERNARDO SILVA

Superb with the ball but best moments came out of possession. An incredible workrate.

RAHEEM STERLING

Came close with two good second-half efforts and probably had enough chances to have got on the scoresheet.

RIYAD MAHREZ

Created the first goal with a wonderful first touch and was constant threat for City and added a late goal.

GABRIEL JESUS

Fired home City’s goal to make it 2-1. Had missed some good chances before then but bagged another late on.

SUBSTITUTE­S

ILKAY GUNDOGAN: (Sterling 81) Little time to influence game

SUBS NOT USED: Jack Steffen, John Stones, Eric Garcia, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fernandinh­o, Phil Foden, Ferran Torres, Sergio Aguero

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