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Daniel Murphy

Man City player ratings as Erling Haaland and Phil Foden good vs Borussia Dortmund

Ederson - Had one catch and one punch to do in the first half and could do little to stop Jude Bellingham's header from close range. 5

John Stones - Though a lot of Dortmund's threat came down his side, he remained composed in an unnatural position, getting forward well — which led to his stunning strike to draw things level. 7

Manuel Akanji - Continues to look dependable at the back and a really smart signing. Got left eating dirt by Marco Reus but otherwise solid. 6

READ MORE: How Man City vs Borussia Dortmund unfolded

Nathan Ake - Has continued his fine start to the season and a real show of confidence that he was trusted to start in a fresh partnership even with Ruben Dias available. 6

Joao Cancelo - Was unlucky to run one jinking dribble in the box out of play and blazed over from distance in the first 45, had a quiet second half until his beautiful pass set up Haaland to put City in front. 6

Ilkay Gundogan - Was tidy as ever but struggled to get involved in attacks as he has done this season with such little space on offer. Taken off. 5

Rodri - So important in that midfield with how he snuffs out danger before it has the chance to really catch flame. One time when it did, he was on hand to dispossess Emre Can in the box. 6

Kevin De Bruyne - The Belgian was not short on effort and ran himself ragged but had very little joy. 5

Riyad Mahrez - City’s biggest early threat, looked sharp on the ball and the only one to regularly find space. Early in the second half played a nice slide rule pass to play De Bruyne in. A bit surprising he was taken off so early. 6

(2022 Matt McNulty - Manchester City)

Erling Haaland - Was always in the right place to get on the end of crosses but, unfortunately, was matched by two centre-backs with equally good positioning... for a time. When his opening finally came, he obviously took it. 7

Jack Grealish - Really not clicking for him at the moment. Sloppy touch, wasteful, wayward passing, running into a few cul-de-sacs, every shot blocked. There was little surprise when he was hooked after the Dortmund opener. 3

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Phil Foden - City immediately more threatening and incisive with him on the pitch, running directly at defenders and stretching the game. Came so close to teeing up Haaland. 7

Bernardo Silva - The Blues also benefitted from Bernardo's introduction in midfield to offer a bit more spark than Gundogan. 6

Julian Alvarez - Was very unlucky not to get on the score sheet after a brilliant piece of skill and looked a real livewire. 6

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