Man City player ratings as Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling make the difference vs Brentford

Ederson Earned himself a headache with a brave save after Stones' slip, but had a nice rest in the second half - 6

John Stones Unfortunate slip presented the Bees with their best chance, but he made up for it by chasing down Ghoddos on a counter - 6

Ruben Dias Brilliant block after Ederson's brave save went unheralded as the whistle had gone for a free kick - 8

Aymeric Laporte Almost scored, and was his usual unflappable self in the face of a pacy Bees counter-attacking effort - 7

Joao Cancelo Fabulous solo effort in the second half just needed a better finish, was excellent after the break - 8

Rodri Couldn't exert his usual control and rhythm in the first half but drove home the advantage as Brentford wilted - 7

Bernardo Silva Unusually quiet in an attacking sense but is never afraid of hard work - 6

Kevin De Bruyne Snaffled up the chance to put the game beyond the visitors - and was then sprinting back into the left-back position to stifle an attack - 7

Riyad Mahrez Gave City the width they needed and when the breakthrough moment came, his penalty was perfect - 8

Phil Foden Had the unglamorous task of occupying the central role but applied his usual energy and odd touch of class - 7

Raheem Sterling His raw pace earned the penalty, and he was alert enough to have a hand in the second - 8

Jack Grealish (for Mahrez 66) No impact - 5

Ilkay Gundogan (for Foden 71) Slotted in easily - 6

Not used: Steffen, Walker, Ake, Zinchenko, Fernandinho, McAtee, Delap