Ederson: Top marks for the assist, low marks for letting a stoppable shot in at the near post. The best and worst of Ederson. 6
Akanji: Becoming City's most turned-to defender but was isolated not once but twice for the Trossard goal. 6
Dias: Led the backline well and also decent passing through lines to keep City aggressive. 7
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Laporte: A solid first league start of the season, although there is clearly more to come . 6
Cancelo: Tightly marked by Brighton to limit his influence in the game and struggled to weave his usual influence. 6
Rodri: Brave in and out of possession, chasing the ball down even when taking a few knocks to ensure City got possession. 7
Bernardo: Won the penalty for the second goal and supplied De Bruyne for the third. 7
De Bruyne: Lively throughout with a physical battle with Caicedo and capped off with a fine goal. 8
Mahrez: Started with promise but wilted as the game went on. Missed a good chance and was booked before being hooked early. 5
Grealish: Similar to Mahrez, his influence on the game shrank rather than grew as it went on and he couldn't get himself in the positions to score or create. 6
Haaland: Another two goals in another showcase of his raw power and speed. 24 goals and counting up to a ludicrous number. 8
Substitutes
Foden (for Mahrez, 61): Quickly settled on the right before moving to the left. 6
Palmer (for Grealish, 76): More useful minutes.
Alvarez (for Haaland, 80): Handed a late cameo.
Not used: Ortega, Stones, Ake, Lewis, Gomez, Gundogan
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