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Simon Bajkowski

Man City player ratings as Rico Lewis and Rodri shine in Leeds win

Ederson: A few iffy kicks out from the back under Leeds pressure and couldn't prevent Leeds scoring from a set-piece. 6

Lewis: Terrific on the ball and off it, spending most of his time next to Rodri and looking like he belonged in the City side. 8

Stones: Mainly at the right of a three as Lewis pushed up and dealt with the few dramas City encountered with his usual calm. 7

Akanji: Similarly unflustered under pressure, knocking the ball about with Ake like it was a Sunday morning park game. 7

Ake: Played a lovely ball through for Haaland in the first minute and enjoyed the extra freedom that left-back offers. 7

Rodri: Drove City forward when they needed it and mopped up at the back. Booked for a needless foul in a bad area towards the end. 8

De Bruyne: Began with some poor touches but turned it on in sublime fashion when needed and unlucky not to get an assist. 7

Gundogan: Got into some good areas in the box and tidy enough, albeit outshone by his fellow midfielders. 6

Mahrez: A quiet game not helped by much of City's play going through Grealish down the left. 6

Grealish: How do you sum up that performance? With difficulty. A shocker in the first half, two assists in the second. 7

Haaland: Missed a few decent chances in the first half, scored a few decent chances in the second. Feed him and the machine will score. 8

Substitutes

Cancelo (for Lewis, 68): Straight in the action and looked sharp. 6

Foden (for Grealish, 73): A much calmer time on the left than Grealish. 6

Palmer (for Mahrex, 88): A late cameo

Not used: Ortega, Walker, Laporte, Gomez, Phillips, Bernardo

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