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Man City player ratings as Ilkay Gundogan and Jack Grealish excellent vs Copenhagen

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Ederson: Had nothing to do as his defence gave him more protection than he has been used to. Stood and watched well 7 Cancelo: Teed up Haaland for the first and did not allow the pacy Daramy to get too much of a run on him. 7 Dias: Mopped up at the back whenever needed to keep City in possession. 7 Laporte: Guardiola will be glad to see him back after such a long time out.

A composed presence. 7 Gomez: Bright from the start, pushing forward and linking well with Grealish. Moved into holding midfield when Wilson-Esbrand came on. 8 Gundogan: Controlled the tempo masterfully and crushed any hope Copenhagen had of keeping possession on the rare occasions they could get it. 9 Bernardo: Chipped over the bar when the goal was begging to be hit but his usual self otherwise. 7 Mahrez: Haaland took one off his toes and City's best work came down the left but he bagged a penalty. 7 Grealish: Another bright performance and he is growing in confidence but he needs to start chipping in when City are racking up the scores. 9 Alvarez: Always running, always willing to receive the ball and patient to wait for his chance that came in the second half. 8 Haaland: Two goals in 45 minutes without breaking sweat.

The new normal. 8 Palmer (for Haaland, 46): An encouraging cameo on the right. 7 Lewis (for Cancelo, 57): A comfortable half an hour to give Cancelo some rest. 7 Wilson Esbrand (for Bernardo, 66): Settled straight in and whipped in some nice balls. 7 Not used: Ortega, Carson, Ake, Rodri, Akanji, De Bruyne, Foden

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