Manchester City 2 Spurs 2 Player Ratings and MOTM

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The Substitutes and Man of the Match

Substitutes

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 17: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City celebrates with his team after scoring his sides third goal which is later disallowed by VAR during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

David Silva

We have reached a curious point in the career of Silva where it felt like a mistake to bring him on in a key game. Sure, start him from the off but he offered a safe pair of hands rather than inspiration to overcome our profligacy in front of goal.

Player Rating 6

Riyad Mahrez

At the risk of upsetting our Algerian readers I have struggled to understand his contribution which apperaed to be some step overs and then repeatedly losing the ball. Not likely to dislodge Bernardo on this showing.

Player Rating 6

Gabriel Jesus

Fired up and full of running. Wrongly denied a goal for the second week running and then caught up in an amusing spat with Sanchez which involved some chest barging. Deserves a run in the team based on his recent showing.

Player Rating 7

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Man of The Match

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 10: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City walks out prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester City at London Stadium on August 10, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

This was a game of high intensity which felt like it had come just a week or so too early for us. Despite that we attacked with gusto and were unlucky not to seal all three points. Seldom have there ever been draws which were so one sided. Our standout performer – at least for the first 70 minutes when we looked most dangerous was Kevin De Bruyne. His two assists put us into a lead twice and should have sealed this match.

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