The Final Inquest: Chelsea v Manchester City Player Ratings

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: David Luiz of Chelsea scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on December 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: David Luiz of Chelsea scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on December 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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There has been some time for the dust to settle since Manchester City recorded their first Premier League defeat of the season against Chelsea

Man City Square believe that time may be a great healer and has allowed the benefit of time to consider the player performances and to select a Manchester City player of the match.

Ederson

No time for bored Ederson to emerge but should have done more with the Kante strike.

Player Rating 6

Kyle Walker

One of those games where he was cocky rather than comfortable and added little to our team, leaving us under pressure.

Player Rating 5

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John Stones

A decidely unassured performance from someone who has looked classy in every game.

Player Rating 5

Aymeric Laporte

The record of him winning every league game he has played has ended. Too often he lost the Chelsea players.

Player Rating 5

Fabian Delph

Looked a million miles away from the left back of last season and on this performance we need to add cover for Mendy as soon as we can. I can feel a “basics of football” rant coming on.

Player Rating 5

Fernandinho

Out of sorts in this game and consequently we suffered as a defensive unit. Looking tired.

Player Rating 5

David Silva

Curiously absent from any meaningful contribution and that is the first time I have said this at any time in the last few seasons.

Player Rating 5

Bernardo Silva

One of our stand out performers of the season was nullified.

Player Rating 5

Raheem Sterling

Deployed as a false 9, a midfielder and on both wings at various points in the game and whilst he was busy, he never looked like turning the game.

Player Rating 6

Leroy Sane

Struggled to get involved in what became a flat team performance.

Player Rating 4

Riyad Mahrez

Nullified both on the wing and as a false number 9.

Player Rating 5

Substitutes

Gabriel Jesus

This game did nothing to improve his confidence.

Player Rating 5

Ilkay Gundogan

Difficult to recall much contribution in the key parts of the pitch.

Player Rating 5

Phil Foden

Introduced into a flat performance when hopelessly chasing the game.

Player Rating 5

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Man City Square Man of the Match

This has generated some discussion. It is not an easy pick given the performances but it is not coincidence that so many of team failed to perform. We have to give credit to the Chelsea team who ensured none of our players emerged with much credit.

The Man City Square Man of the Match goes to

Raheem Sterling