Ortega: Demonstrated his prowess in preventing Mitoma from scoring in the second half, although his kicking displayed inconsistency, placing City in precarious situations. His performance merits a rating of 6.
Walker: Despite his status as arguably the most suitable candidate for the task, keeping Mitoma under control proved to be quite challenging. He also receives a rating of 6.
Stones: While he was far from delivering his optimal performance, he maintained a level of competence. His presence instilled a sense of tranquility in the team that was previously absent, warranting a score of 7.
Akanji: Akanji’s performance raised concerns as he allowed Gross an opportunity for Brighton’s best chance and received a booking. Although the second yellow card was relatively mild, it was inexcusable, leading to a rating of 4.
Gvardiol: He admirably maintained the integrity of his side’s defense and seized opportunities to advance forward, fostering critical attacking collaborations. His performance deserves a rating of 7.
Rodri: Despite accumulating another unnecessary yellow card and risking additional penalties by disputing it, Rodri’s decision-making played a pivotal role in keeping City composed, resulting in a rating of 7.
Foden: Exhibiting exquisite skills, Foden emerged as City’s standout performer, gracefully maneuvering through the midfield and executing precise passes across the pitch, meriting a score of 8.
Alvarez: Alvarez added another goal to his outstanding season, even though he encountered difficulties in staying engaged in the game following his early strike. He received a rating of 6.
Silva: Delivering another all-encompassing performance, Silva’s relentless running enabled him to cover more ground than any other player, significantly benefiting City and earning him a rating of 7.
Doku: Doku showcased moments of brilliance, including a remarkable assist for the first goal. However, he also exhibited instances of wasteful play, leading to a rating of 7.
Haaland: Haaland contributed with another goal and delivered a markedly improved performance compared to his pre-international break display. His ability to maintain possession when no other player was in proximity contributed to a rating of 7.
Dias (substituted for Stones in the 75th minute): Dias stepped in to stabilize the team’s performance.
Grealish (substituted for Doku in the 75th minute): Grealish’s booking was deemed unreasonable, resulting in a rating of 5.
Not applicable for Ake (substituted for Alvarez in the 96th minute).
Ederson Gomez, Lewis, Phillips, Kovacic, and Nunes remained unused during the match.
In the second half, Ortega demonstrated his effectiveness in preventing Mitoma from scoring, although his kicking was inconsistent and occasionally placed the City team in challenging situations. This performance earned him a rating of 6.
Walker, often considered the most suitable candidate for the task, struggled to contain Mitoma, making it a challenging endeavor. He also received a rating of 6.
Stones, though not performing at his peak, maintained competence, which had a calming effect on the team. This performance justified a score of 7.
Akanji’s performance raised concerns, as he allowed Gross a significant chance for Brighton and received a booking. Despite the mild nature of the second yellow card, his actions were inexcusable, resulting in a rating of 4.
Gvardiol admirably upheld the integrity of the team’s defense and sought opportunities to contribute to attacks, forging crucial partnerships. This warranted a score of 7.
Rodri, despite accumulating another unnecessary yellow card and engaging in disputes, displayed excellent decision-making that kept the City team composed. His performance earned a rating of 7.
Foden emerged as the standout player for City, gracefully maneuvering through the midfield and executing precise passes across the pitch. His exceptional performance was awarded a rating of 8.
Alvarez added another goal to his remarkable season, even though he faced challenges in remaining engaged in the game after his early strike. His performance received a rating of 6.
Silva, once again, delivered an all-encompassing performance, covering more ground than any other player. His tireless running greatly benefited City, leading to a rating of 7.
Doku displayed moments of brilliance, including a remarkable assist for the first goal, but also exhibited instances of wasteful play, resulting in a rating of 7.
Haaland contributed with another goal and significantly improved his performance compared to his display before the international break. His ability to maintain possession when no other player was nearby contributed to a rating of 7.
Dias, substituted for Stones in the 75th minute, entered the game to stabilize the team’s performance.
Grealish, substituted for Doku in the 75th minute, received an unjust booking, leading to a rating of 5.
Ake was not applicable for a rating, as he was substituted for Alvarez in the 96th minute.
During the match, Ederson Gomez, Lewis, Phillips, Kovacic, and Nunes remained unused.
