PLAYER RATINGS
David Marshall
Happy to come through the entire first half without having to make a save of note. Solid protection in the second period meant he was only asked to make routine stops. A second clean-sheet of the season for the Scot.
Eric Lichaj
The American was up against Dyer down his flank and then Buckley, but a stoic effort ensured Bolton got little change from him. Not the quickest player on the pitch but read the game very well. An experienced head.
Tommy Elphick (starman)
The linchpin of a depleted defensive line and stepped up to handle that added responsibility superbly. Guided Mckenzie along and produced a catalogue of clearances and blocks. Stood tall throughout.
Robbie Mckenzie
A full Championship debut for the Hull-born defender and he let no-one down with a near flawless performance. Bolton played route one football and placed the rookie in their sights but he never blinked once.
Stephen Kingsley
Returned from his recent injury to line up at left-back and shored up City’s defence very well. Rarely adventured forward into the Bolton half but his defensive work was watertight. One of his best games this season.
Dan Batty
Played as City’s midfield anchor and swept up play efficiently in front of the back four. A strong performance from the youngster, who appeared to run out of legs at the end of a busy week when replaced late.
Jarrod Bowen
A quiet first half in the main but always an outlet for City on the break, stretching Bolton with his runs. Set up a shooting chance for Irvine with his perseverance in the second half before being replaced by Mazuch.
Markus Henriksen
An effective return to the starting XI from the skipper. A forward burst down the right brought the early opener and he was always willing to get in the face of a physical opponent. Showed his value to the team. 7
Jackson Irvine
Took on greater attacking duties initially with Batty sitting deeper and led one counter attack with a 60-yard run. Always offered City the chance to break with his bursts of energy and helped to dig trenches late on.
Kamil Grosicki
A clever dummy helped create the space for Campbell to pounce but he was guilty of missing big chances for his side to make it 2-0. A second-half opportunity certainly should have been converted. Often still a threat.
Fraizer Campbell
Needed just seven minutes to prove his point, firing the opening goal with a ruthlessness City had been so badly lacking. A nuisance for Bolton’s defenders from that point but it was his early moment that mattered.