Ederson: In a sport the place he had little or no to do, he was down rapidly and emphatically when Sander Berge flashed a ball throughout the six-yard field. Guardiola wished extra communication from him. 7
Walker: A objective that’s completely deserved for his efficiency right here and at each different level this season. His tempo stored the Blues away from troubling conditions on the again. 8
Dias: A seventh begin in a row and one other constant exhibiting. He made certain he was in the appropriate positions to maintain any harmful deliveries away from the center of the field. 7
Laporte: Understandably as he good points extra health, he seemed extra snug right here than in midweek. This partnership with Dias has the potential to be one of the best within the league. 7
Cancelo: Presumably his finest efficiency this season from left-back. He was wonderful going ahead but additionally dedicated in defence every time he was focused. 8
Rodri: Apart from one dodgy first contact that led to the Blues shedding possession in their very own third and one other occasion the place Berge bested him within the field, he did very properly at denying any alternatives via on Ederson’s objective. 7
Bernardo: A quietly efficient efficiency that included dropping deep alongside Rodri when required to marshal Sheffield United attackers. 7
De Bruyne: He made the distinction on this fixture final season and his crisp, correct passing make such a distinction to how rapidly this staff strikes the ball. One other help. 8
Mahrez: After a good cameo in midweek, Mahrez seemed even sharper right here. He turned Baldock inside out on quite a lot of events, though the ultimate ball might have been higher. 7
Sterling: No objective or help however a efficiency someplace close to his finest. He performed an important position within the opener and ran the defence ragged all sport from the left, linking up fantastically with De Bruyne. 9
Torres: Enjoying in an unfamiliar position as a central striker once more, he was wonderful. A continuing menace to the Sheffield United objective, utilizing all of his talent and intelligence to search out house. 8
Substitutes
Foden (for Torres, 81): Contemporary legs for the ultimate ten minutes. 7
Gundogan (for Mahrez, 84): Too late to mark. N/A
Not used: Trafford, Stones, Ake, Gundogan, Zinchenko, Garcia
