Rayan Cherki produced an outstanding performance as City made it two Premier League wins from two with a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Gianluigi Donnarumma – 7
Made important saves when Palace threatened, particularly during the more competitive first half. Unfortunate with the own goal, with Pino’s free-kick rebounding off the bar and hitting him.
Abdukodir Khusanov – 7
Another encouraging display at right-back. Defended well when Palace tried to attack City’s flanks and looked increasingly comfortable as the game went on.
Rúben Dias – 7
A typically solid evening. Palace caused City some problems early on but Dias helped ensure those moments never developed into sustained pressure.
Marc Guéhi – 7
Back in central defence and looked at home there. Composed in possession and dealt well with Palace’s attacking threat alongside Dias.
Joško Gvardiol – 7
Steady rather than spectacular, which was exactly what City required. Gave little away defensively and supported Semenyo when opportunities arose.
Elliot Anderson – 7
Trusted as the deeper midfielder and justified it. Used the ball sensibly and gave City a platform from which their attacking players could operate.
Nico O’Reilly – 7
Given licence to play further forward and brought plenty of energy. Another useful performance before making way for Mateo Kovačić after 75 minutes.
Phil Foden – 8
Should probably have scored himself, but his influence grew as the game progressed. Involved in Cherki’s first and released Haaland for City’s fourth.
Rayan Cherki – 9
Man of the Match. Two goals and a constant problem for Palace. His first was a wonderful piece of individual skill and his second killed off any realistic hope of a comeback. Four goal contributions in his opening two league appearances this season.
Antoine Semenyo – 8
Another productive performance. Supplied the cross for Haaland’s opening goal and caused problems with his direct running from the left.
Erling Haaland – 8
Two chances that mattered, two goals. His looping header gave City control of the game before an emphatic late finish completed the scoring. A very Haaland evening.
Substitutes
Mateo Kovačić – 6: Helped City manage the closing stages after replacing O’Reilly.
Ayyoub Bouaddi – 6: A first taste of Premier League football following his arrival from Lille.
Ryan McAidoo – 7: Lively cameo and almost produced a superb debut goal after carrying the ball forward from inside his own half.
Vitor Reis – 6: Introduced late with the result already secure.
Braithwaite – N/A: Not enough time for a meaningful rating.
Man of the Match: Rayan Cherki – 9/10
