Man City player ratings: Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne superb vs Liverpool – Manchester Evening News

Never looked fazed by an unsafe attack, playing football out of defence like a veteran. 8

Rodri

Matched that Liverpool physicality in midfield and connected beautifully with Gundogan. 8

Great cross-field ball, ridiculous header, however his aggression in defence was crucial to containing Liverpool. 7

Number of nervy moments early, however a few of his passing and link-up work were of the greatest quality. 8

Benjamin Mendy

Ederson

Decisive and strong when needed, after seeing Salah skate previous him and strike the post. 8

One conserve from Salah, but his belongings football with the back 4 was spot-on. 7

Kyle Walker

Eric Garcia

Aymeric Laporte

Turned off a couple of times early on but he improved enormously at both ends. 8

Ilkay Gundogan

Kevin De Bruyne

Scored from the area, and played a crucial function in the second and third, and was all-round outstanding! 9

( for Sterling 78) no time.

Raheem Sterling

Gabriel Jesus

Had a difficult time versus van Dijk, but fluffed an excellent possibility he created for himself and was instantly carried off. 6

Nicolas Otamendi

Subs

Joao Cancelo

( for Jesus 58) participated the enjoyable. 7

Phil Foden

( for Walker 73) no time to mark.

( for Laporte 78) no time at all.

Not used: Bravo, Stones, Zinchenko, D. Silva, Doyle

Riyad Mahrez

Bernardo Silva

Mture efficiency n lots of methods, however overflowing with younger vim, technical quality and goal risk. Superb. 9

His very first 2 league goals versus his old club were well should have – and he did magnificently to win the penalty. 8