Manchester City 3 (Erling Haaland 29′, Nico 45+3, Jeremy Doku 63′)
Liverpool 0
Here’s a look at the City player ratings following Manchester City’s 3-0 victory against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. First-half goals from Erling Haaland and Nico, along with a spectacular strike from Jeremy Doku in the second half, secured all three points for Pep Guardiola’s team in a significant Premier League clash. This match also marked a memorable milestone for Guardiola, celebrating his 1000th game as a manager.
Jeremy Doku delivered an exceptional performance, earning him the title of man-of-the-match in this impressive win. Several of his teammates also rose to the occasion, as reflected in the player ratings below.
Player Ratings for City
Gianluigi Donnarumma – 6.5/10: Had little to do throughout the match aside from making one crucial save. There was a jittery moment in the second half when he rushed out of his box, but it didn’t lead to any danger.
Matheus Nunes – 8.5/10: Nunes showcased another stellar performance, assisting Haaland’s goal with a brilliant cross and executed his role exceptionally well.
Ruben Dias – 8.5/10: Dias exhibited true leadership skills, delivering an outstanding performance over the entire 90 minutes, with several key blocks for his team.
Josko Gvardiol – 7/10: Gvardiol performed reliably throughout the match. While it wasn’t his most remarkable outing, he fulfilled his responsibilities effectively.
Nico O’Reilly – 8/10: O’Reilly was impressive, defending admirably against Mo Salah while also contributing offensively. He has become a vital asset to the team.
Nico – 8.5/10: Not only did Nico score an important goal, but his overall performance was outstanding, proving that he is much more than just a stand-in for Rodri.
Bernardo Silva – 8/10: While others may grab the headlines, Silva delivered a commendable captain’s performance, doing the hard work and setting a solid example for his teammates.
Phil Foden – 7.5/10: Foden exhibited maturity in midfield. He didn’t dazzle, but effectively executed his responsibilities.
Rayan Cherki – 5.5/10: Although Cherki showed some nice touches, he was prone to giving the ball away too often. Not his best showing before being substituted in the 53rd minute.
Jeremy Doku – 10/10: Doku was simply unstoppable, leaving the Liverpool defense struggling to cope. He scored a breathtaking goal and was undoubtedly the standout player until his substitution. Many would argue that this performance was the finest of his City career.
Erling Haaland – 7/10: He netted his team’s first goal and was actively involved in numerous physical confrontations throughout the match. Although he had a penalty saved, he compensated for that lapse with a commendable overall performance.
Substitutes
Savinho – 6/10: Came on for Rayan Cherki early in the second half but had minimal impact on the game.
Omar Marmoush – N/A: On the pitch for a brief period, but he seemed lively during his time.