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Oxford 1 Manchester City 3 : Player Ratings

By David Crook

OXFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City scores his team's second goal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Oxford United and Manchester City at Kassam Stadium on December 18, 2019 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
OXFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City scores his team's second goal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Oxford United and Manchester City at Kassam Stadium on December 18, 2019 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City scores his team’s second goal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Oxford United and Manchester City at Kassam Stadium on December 18, 2019 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
OXFORD, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City scores his team’s second goal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Oxford United and Manchester City at Kassam Stadium on December 18, 2019 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

Riyad Mahrez

Not a vintage Mahrez performance on show today as his shooting was off target and he looked out of sorts. This was a game where surely we could have expected him to turn in a performance but it was not to be his day today.

Player Rating 6

Raheem Sterling

His movement at times was a joy to behold as he casually split the defence repeatedly and could have had a hat trick on another day. Today he had to make do with just the two goals, both of which became simple tap ins thanks to his running and movement. Ordinarily the two goals would have secured Man of the match but in my view, other players probably deserved the accolade more.

Player Rating 8

Bernardo Silva

I am not really sure what has happened to Bernardo, as he plays like the spring in his step has gone. He looks unhappy on the pitch and what that is about I am not sure. Consequently this was another lacklustre performance where he made little impact with either his passing or his movement. Last year no one could take the ball off him, this year he does not seem to want it.

Player Rating 5