Man City player ratings as Kevin De Bruyne is the big-game man again

Ederson Little to do apart from a couple of standard saves, but still managed a trademark nonchalant 50-yard pass - 6

Joao Cancelo Looked far more comfortable when switched to left back to link with Foden in second half - 7

John Stones Has been City's most consistent performer lately, and he was composed and strong here again - 8

Aymeric Laporte The perfect foil for Stones - between them they had the Seagulls' attack wrapped up - 7

Nathan Ake Dealt with Lamptey's threat but his lack of attacking prowess saw him subbed at half time - 6

Rodri Was seeking inspiration in a tense first half but ran the show in a much freer second-half display - 7

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Ilkay Gundogan Normally deadly inside the box but scorned a couple of chances, much better second half - 7

Kevin De Bruyne Came up with the goods again to tee up Mahrez in another midfield masterclass - 9

Riyad Mahrez Made up for first-half hesitancy with the vital goal and an assist for Foden to get the second - 7

Bernardo Silva His astonishing work-rate came without garnish in first half but he was effective as City stepped up - 8

Phil Foden Always looked a threat, and the quality of his strike deserved the goal that put the game to bed - 8

Ruben Dias (for Ake 45) - Solid return 7

Aleks Zinchenko (for Stones 77) - no time to mark

Gabriel Jesus (for De Bruyne 83) - no time to mark

Not used: Steffen, Lavia, Fernandinho, Sterling , Jesus, Grealish, Palmer

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