Man City player ratings vs Sheffield United as Mahrez does his best Haaland impression

Stefan Ortega

Manchester City's second-choice goalkeeper produced a huge save in the second minute to deny Iliman Ndiaye, and was dependable whenever Sheffield United threatened again. 7

Kyle Walker

Moving well into midfield, Walker responded to recent comments from Pep Guardiola about his inability to play in City's new system where John Stones and Rico Lewis have impressed off the right. His return to form will be a boost for the run-in. 6

Manuel Akanji

Solid as ever, Akanji was trusted to keep his place as Ruben Dias and John Stones were rested. His pace and awareness to snuff out one dangerous break was the highlight of another reliable performance. 6

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Aymeric Laporte

Starting only his sixth game in the last 21 games, Laporte will be needed to play a part in City's run-in if Nathan Ake is set for any long spell on the sidelines. Playing in his natural centre-back role, this was a solid return to the starting XI after a long time as back-up. 7

Sergio Gomez

The left-back fared far better than his last start, 21 games ago at Southampton in the League Cup, this was Gomez's biggest game in a City shirt. Sheffield United didn't target him as other teams have, so Gomez could help the attack and looked far more comfortable inverting into midfield than previous outings. Still, one or two shaky moments when he was needed to defend. 6

Ilkay Gundogan

Selected in holding midfield ahead of both Rodri and Kalvin Phillips, the captain performed well in a more defensive role than he has played for most of the season, supported by Gomez and Walker both taking turns to invert into the centre. 6

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