It’s about this time within the season when Man Metropolis usually go on an epic successful run, and if their efficiency towards Aston Villa – which included a Phil Foden hat-trick – is something to go by, then Arsenal and Liverpool have all of it to do.
Unai Emery’s aspect have been properly within the sport till Foden blasted in a free-kick simply earlier than half-time, however thereafter there was just one group in it.
Man Metropolis participant scores:
Stefan Ortega (5) – Had little to do however guarantee he remained concentrated all through. No probability with the aim.
Rico Lewis (6) – Did properly within the absence of Kyle Walker if not a headline grabbing efficiency.
Ruben Dias (8) – Captain on the night time, and he was rock strong on the again, however being undone for Villa’s aim.
Manuel Akanji (7) – Was foil for Dias, permitting his defensive associate to roam if wanted. Strong sufficient.
Josko Gvardiol (6) – Not one in every of his finest video games although removed from his worst, Gvardiol did what wanted to be accomplished however no extra.
Rodri (9) – An absolute powerhouse within the centre of midfield. Scored a season’s finest eighth aim to set Metropolis on their means.
Bernardo Silva (8) – Gives the category and complex play that Man Metropolis thrive upon. A relentless menace for Unai Emery’s aspect.
Jeremy Doku (6) – Had the entire trickery however little of the execution and it wasn’t a shock when he was subbed late on.
Phil Foden (10) – One among his finest video games in a Man Metropolis shirt. Nice objectives, labored laborious all through till subbed off. Bodes properly for England this summer time.
Jack Grealish (5) – Booed each time he touched the ball towards his previous aspect. Eager to be concerned at each alternative however couldn’t benefit from probabilities that got here his means.
Julian Alvarez (8) – Changed Erling Haaland within the beginning line-up and absolutely justified Pep Guardiola’s determination. A aim would’ve underscored a hard-working particular person efficiency.
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Mateo Kovacic (4) – Stored issues easy in the course of the park after changing Bernardo Silva.
Sergio Gomez (4) – Didn’t have lengthy to impress however nonetheless managed to hit the publish with a late effort.
Matheus Nunes (4) – Got here on for Rodri and while not as imposing a presence, saved himself busy.
Oscar Bobb (4) – Changed Foden with 10 minutes to go however wasn’t capable of impose himself.
