Here's our friend, who claims to be 'neutral', with his player ratings. Anyone disagree? You might want topay attention to those for Kompany and B Silva:
https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... er-ratingsManchester City
Ederson Had little to do until recovering Mané’s shot from a post. From then was largely a spectator but had to stay alert. 6
Danilo Surprisingly chosen ahead of Kyle Walker he proved feisty for Mané and Robertson along his flank. 6
John Stones Saved a certain goal after mix-up with Ederson and did same again towards the end from Wijnaldum. 7
Vincent Kompany Was booked for two-footed lunge at Salah and lost Firmino too easily for Brazilian’s finish. 4
Aymeric Laporte Guardiola felt forced to play his best centre-back on the left and he struggled at times. Booked. 5
Fernandinho Was in enforcer mode, crashing into challenges and performing the dark arts with delight. 8
David Silva Was anonymous and missed a gilt-edged chance in first half. Has performed better for champions. 5
Bernardo Silva Struggled to get on the ball and offer control but snapped into the tackle and always available. 6
Raheem Sterling The top-scorer was off the pace initially but then engineered the winner with a sweet pass to Sané. 8
Leroy Sané Was as sharp as he can be, frightening the visitors before scoring the finest goal of his City career. 9
Sergio Agüero Willing to dribble and take game to opponents, finding a lethal finish just before the interval. 9
Substitutes: Ilkay Gündogan (for D Silva 65) 6, Kyle Walker (for Laporte 86) 6, Nicolás Otamendi (for Kompany 88) 6.
Liverpool
Alisson Began with a miskick and will be upset at tight angle from which Agüero smashed past him. 4
Trent Alexander-Arnold Might he have gone with Sané’s run for the German’s finish? On plus side: his cross led to Firmino goal. 7
Dejan Lovren Was near-awful throughout. Booked for scything down Agüero and fell asleep for City forward’s strike. 2
Virgil van Dijk The Dutchman was some way below par and might have done more to wake his defence up. 5
Andrew Robertson Looked to join in when could but found Sterling elusive before his touch created side’s goal. 7
Georginio Wijnaldum Spent much of the contest chasing blue shirts and was shown a yellow. Had shot cleared off line. 6
Jordan Henderson Was unable to help his side establish a pattern as the contest largely passed the captain by. 6
James Milner Chased and pressed tirelessly but lacked the true creative schemer’s ability and was replaced. 4
Mohamed Salah Liverpool’s classiest attacker was fluid in patches, under-used in others: should have had greater impact. 6
Roberto Firmino Showed flashes of touch and artistry and was in the correct time and place to equalise. 8
Sadio Mané Hit post and was always a bright runner but should have been found more. Subbed. 6
Substitutes: Fabinho (for Milner 57) 5, Xherdan Shaqiri (for Mané 77) 6, Daniel Sturridge (for Wijnaldum 86 ) 6.
