Zack Steffen Right from the start he looked haunted by his error against Chelsea last year. This one was even worse and his belief drained away. 3
Joao Cancelo Off the pace in the first half but he stepped up after the break as the Blues rallied. 6
John Stones Picked up where he left off in Madrid, barely putting a foot wrong in a defence under the cosh. 8
Nathan Ake His cameo in the Wanda earned him a start and he was one of City's better performers on a difficult day. 7
Oleksandr Zinchenko Battled gamely to keep Mohamed Salah quiet, but his dodgy header to hand the Egyptian a chance almost undid that good work. 6
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Fernandinho Struggled to get a foothold in the first half but he roughed it up and was king of midfield in second half. 7
Bernardo Silva Looked mentally jaded in the first half but somehow rallied and got City functioning after the break. 6
Jack Grealish Good finish, but he was absent from view in the first half and not a lot better in the second. 5
Gabriel Jesus City's best attacking asset, creating Jack Grealish's goal and knocking Liverpool back four out of their comfort zone. 7
Phil Foden Not in the game for long spells, and when he was, he was not influencing its sway. 5
Raheem Sterling His day was summed up by a woeful late free-kick that sailed over the bar. Not a lot went right. 4
Subs
Riyad Mahrez (for Jesus 83) No time to mark.
Not used: Ederson, Dias, Gundogan, Laporte, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Delap, Lavia
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