Manchester City 3 Aston Villa 1 - Player Ratings

Emi Martinez

Will be slightly disappointed to be beaten at the near post for City’s opener, but no chance with the other two. Didn’t get much protection.

Exposed 5

Ashley Young

Struggled all afternoon against Jack Grealish and couldn’t provide any kind of positive contribution. Completely lost Rodri at the near post.

Restricted 4

Ezri Konsa

Worked hard under difficult circumstances. Great clearance off the line, but was rushed in possession and distribution suffered.

Wayward 5

Calum Chambers

Back in the team, replacing the injured Tyrone Mings. Isn’t the first and won’t be the last centre-back to be tormented by Erling Haaland.

Forgettable 4

Lucas Digne

Yet again failed to last the hour. Looks to have lost confidence and substitution was only a matter of time after another booking.

Poor 4

Jacob Ramsey

Never gave up and covered a lot of ground. Can count himself slightly unlucky to give away Grealish penalty.

Committed 6

Boubacar Kamara

Failed to physically impose himself on the game and was chasing shadows for most of the afternoon.

Passive 5

Douglas Luiz

Provided yet another assist for Ollie Watkins and put in positive shift on a tough afternoon.

Professional 6

Emi Buendia

Villa needed Buendia at his very best in this game, but he was a passenger throughout and was deservedly hooked on the hour.

Poor 4

Leon Bailey

Another frustrating performance from the forward, who struggled to hold on to the ball and snatched at two decent chances.

Frustrating 5

Ollie Watkins

Continues to flourish under Unai Emery and took his goal very well, despite being starved of possession. Can hold his head high.

Bright 7

Substitutes

Jhon Duran (for Bailey, 60) Looked very lively and took up excellent positions. Smashed the crossbar with a superb effort late on. Promising 7; John McGinn (for Buendia, 60) Industrious and energetic. Put in tackles that were distinctly lacking in the first half. Example 7; Alex Moreno (for Digne, 60) Replaced the beleaguered Digne and gave more balance to Villa. Will be pushing for a start vs Arsenal. Balance 6; Matty Cash (for Ramsey, 76); Philippe Coutinho (for Young, 76). Not used: Dendoncker, Sinisalo, Zych, Swinkels.