Player Ratings
MAN CITY 62 (4-1-4-1) TEAM AVERAGE 5.6
EDERSON 6.5 Disappointed not to stop Fernandes’ early penalty. Later made a huge save to deny Martial.
JOAO CANCELO 4
Nowhere near the standards set in recent months. Caught out for United’s second goal.
JOHN STONES 6
Strong display, turning over the ball across the pitch, but did not enjoy United running at him.
RUBEN DIAS 5.5 Unusually shaky when faced up one-on-one as United managed to isolate City’s defenders. OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO 6.5 Rarely put a foot wrong at left back and City’s problems did not originate from his side.
RODRI 6.5
One of City’s better players and regularly thwarted counter attacks. Hit the bar at 1-0.
RIYAD MAHREZ 6
Plenty of dangerous positions without truly threatening and left City fans wanting more. KEVIN DE BRUYNE 6
Has struggled since returning from injury. Radar was off but showed glimpses of his talent.
ILKAY GUNDOGAN 6
Found the correct pockets in the final third but nothing fell for him as it has done recently.
RAHEEM STERLING 4.5 Was not given an inch by Wan-Bissaka. Missed a big chance when moved into a central position.
GABRIEL JESUS 4.5
Clumsy tackle for the early penalty while trying to make up for conceding possession. SUBSTITUTES
Walker 6 (for Cancelo 65min), Foden 6.5 (for Jesus 70). Not used: Steffen, Mendy, Laporte, Fernandinho, Silva, Torres, Aguero. PEP GUARDIOLA 6
Will be frustrated after picking a side that has blown others away. MAN UTD 82 (4-2- -1) TEAM AVERAGE 7.5
DEAN HENDERSON 7.5
Solid handling and never flustered. Smart throw to Shaw led to the counter for the second goal. AARON WAN-BISSAKA 8
Loves the challenge against Sterling and smothered the winger when he cut inside. VICTOR LINDELOF 7 Not often that City broke beyond the back four and much of that was down to the Swede.
HARRY MAGUIRE 7.5 The captain must have a good game to win and keep a clean sheet at the Etihad. LUKE SHAW 8.5 Terrific running from back to front to score the second. Stood up well to Mahrez.
SCOTT McTOMINAY 8 Screened the back four admirably and tracked the runners to maintain defensive shape. FRED 6.5 Similar to McTominay in a defensive sense, although gave away the ball too often in midfield.
DAN JAMES 6
Not an explosive game but did a good job of keeping possession late in the game. BRUNO FERNANDES 7.5 Retained his magnificent penalty record and went against instincts to keep it simple in midfield.
MARCUS RASHFORD 7.5 Could have been utilised more often but gave City so many problems when involved on the break.
ANTHONY MARTIAL 8 Purposeful drive in the first minute gave United an advantage and fans will want more of that.
SUBSTITUTES
Greenwood 6 (for Rashford, 73), Matic (for Martial 88), Williams (for Fernandes 90). Not used: Grant, Bailly, Diallo, Telles, Tuanzebe, Shoretire. OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER 7.5
Set United up perfectly with lots of pace to hit City where it would hurts.