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Ederson: An unconvincing performance, having been so good against Arsenal (and for much of the Leeds game). He couldn’t do anything for the goal, but he knows that he shouldn’t pass to rival players in his own area. 5
Walker: Walker is in excellent shape and stood out more as more of his teammates around him screwed up. He dealt with the threat of the speedy Luis Diaz very well and his pace and awareness remain among the team’s greatest strengths. 8
Days: Maybe he’s human after all. A bad pass gave Porto the platform to score the first goal and he was about to score an own goal on the edge of half-time. There is no reason to panic, but you will be disappointed. 5
Garcia: If he coped well against Moussa Marega’s imposing frame, his lack of pace was exposed on a few occasions, as the opposition’s attacks caught him off guard. Also, a very curious choice. 5
Cancel: Another side that seems much more comfortable going forward than backward. There were some good passes behind for Sterling, but on the left back he was all over the place, as Porto quickly realized. 4
Rodri: His lack of entry or lack of Diaz for the goal summarizes what he lacks that Fernandinho did so well in that role. He was happy to support the attacks, but struggled to make helpful contributions. 5
Gundogan: His first start to the season and an excellent performance. It was his advance that earned him the penalty and he displayed sumptuous technique first to force a volley save in the second half and then to score the free kick. 8
Bernard: More encouragement from Bernardo after his excellent performance against Arsenal. He took over the responsibilities in midfield, but appeared all over the field to maintain control of City. Reserved for no apparent reason, and not the only one. 7
Mahrez: He tried to isolate his defender and at times managed to get past his way to the sight of goal. He followed up well, but he wasn’t immune as the team couldn’t create much. 6
Pound sterling: In addition to improving his spikes, Sterling has become excellent at winning stone wall penalties. In less than a second, Pepe was fooled and City had another penalty. It didn’t offer much more, although it got cheered up in the last 20. 6
Omen: Another action-packed performance and the power of his penalty forced him into the net, his first goal since March, even though the keeper was on the right track and did it. 7
Substitutes
Foden (for Gundogan, 68) One assist for Torres and he looked brilliant. 7
towers (for Agüero, 68) He scored an excellent goal to make the game safe. 7
Fernandinho (for Rodri 84): Wounded.
Stones (for Fernandinho, 90): There is no time to score.
Not used: Steffen, Carson, Zinchenko, Nmecha, Doyle, Harwood-Bellis, Palmer, Bernabé
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