Stefan Ortega 7 As in previous rounds was chosen ahead of Ederson and passed as well as the Brazilian. Beaten by Fernandes’s spot-kick. Kyle Walker 7 Barked at Dias to observe City’s high line in a show of leadership but a fluffed clearance allowed Rashford to pounce in what might have led to United’s second. John Stones 7 The centre-back stationed himself alongside Rodri at the base of midfield and though he had close to zero influence from the zone kept on trying. Rúben Dias 6 Received a Guardiola rollicking for punting a free-kick to precisely no one, United’s forays and press made this a busier than usual afternoon for the Portuguese. Manuel Akanji 7 Powerhouse Swiss shrugged off Casemiro stamp and was solid and unflappable throughout in the latest unsung-hero performance of which he should be proud. Rodri 7 Missed headed chance yet despite being harried at times by the Fred-Casemiro axis was the normal serene presence who weaves his side’s defence and attack together. Bernardo Silva 5 Booked for a hack on Shaw the little winger was oddly muted and appeared irritated at being so.
But in victory he will hardly care. Kevin De Bruyne 7 A stinker of a first half was followed, after the break, by a menacing cross as he awoke.
It was after the Belgian’s ball that Gündogan scored his second. Ilkay Gündogan 10 A class above. Blistering right-footed 20-yard volley to give City the lead inside 13 seconds will never be forgotten by the German.
And neither will his second – this, with his left. Jack Grealish 6 Unfortunate for the handball that led to Fernandes’s penalty strike.