Player Ratings

JACK GAUGHAN at the Etihad Stadium

EDERSON

Made a smart stop to thwart Fred early on and was alert whenever he was called upon.

KYLE WALKER

Grew into the game after slow start. Outnumbered for Jadon Sancho’s goal. Used possession well.

JOHN STONES

Unusually lax distribution from the back, but stood up to the threat posed by the visitors.

AYMERIC LAPORTE

Not a vintage display, but then he never seemed in any real danger for long either.

JOAO CANCELO

Admired for his attacking flair yet his biggest interventions came in stopping United breaks.

RODRI

Helped build City’s dominance and marshalled proceedings well.

BERNARDO SILVA

Linked play with the poise for which he is renowned. Classy performance.

RIYAD MAHREZ

Cannot stop scoring and his superbly controlled half-volley put this derby to bed.

KEVIN DE BRUYNE

Man for the big games. Stepped up and won this one for City with his all-round dominance.

JACK GREALISH

Bright from the off. Was purposeful going forward and diligent defensively.

PHIL FODEN

Becoming increasingly more impressive up front. His first touch had Victor Lindelof spinning.

DAVID DE GEA

A few stunning saves but ultimately let down by those in front of him. Cut a frustrated figure.

AARON WAN-BISSAKA

Loss of focus could have cost United on more than one occasion. Struggled with Grealish.

VICTOR LINDELOF

All over the place for both of City’s first-half goals. Given a torrid time by City’s attackers.

HARRY MAGUIRE

Made some important blocks, but was rash at times and fortunate not to concede a penalty.

ALEX TELLES

Not decisive enough when required. He had clearly been told not to venture forward.

SCOTT McTOMINAY

Did his best in an area of the pitch where United were set up to fail and overrun from kick-off.

FRED

Was industrious and attempted to inject impetus. Kept going, trying to force mistakes.

ANTHONY ELANGA

Wasn’t urgent enough when chances arose. Lazy ball out from the back for the second goal.

JADON SANCHO

Excellent equaliser — curling away to Ederson’s left, but missed a big chance at 2-1.

PAUL POGBA

Confused by his position to start, improved for a spell and then reverted to the periphery again.

BRUNO FERNANDES

Provided a clever decoy for Sancho’s equaliser but didn’t offer enough spearheading the attack.