Aston Villa player ratings: One 9 and two 8s in Man City victory

Zion Suzuki

Produced two big saves in the first half to deny Iliman Ndiaye and Rayan Cherki, before tipping Josko Gvardiol’s shot on to the crossbar.

Key: 8

Matty Cash

Had his work cut out up against Jeremy Doku and picked up a booking for his troubles, but was tireless throughout.

Shift: 7

Victor Lindelof

Beaten comfortably in the air by Erling Haaland for City’s leveller but otherwise dealt with his defensive duties well.

Battled: 7

Pau Torres

A composed figure on the ball and helped Lindelof significantly reduce the threat of Haaland, particularly in the first half.

Composed: 7

Ian Maatsen

Initially struggled to get to grips with Ndiaye, but grew into the contest and made a vital block on the line late on.

Grew: 6

Joao Gomes

Kept the ball ticking over nicely and showed good coordination with Kamara, as the pair complimented each other well.

Good: 7

Boubacar Kamara

Such an important screen in front of the Villa defence and he proved that yet again with a classy performance.

Classy: 7

John McGinn

Took up a central role and pounced a loose touch from Marc Guehi to set-up the opener for Nicolas Jackson. Regularly posed a threat on the counter-attack.

Threat: 8

Johan Manzambi

A few nice touches and a couple of deceptive turns, but was unable to get out to Ndiaye prior to Haaland’s equaliser.

Boost: 6

Alysson

He showcased his attacking qualities in glimpses and never neglected his defensive duties, cutting out a number of attacks.

Tireless: 7

Nicolas Jackson

Capped an excellent all-round performance with a match-winning brace, as he proved a menace throughout.

Match-winner: 9

Substitutes

Ibrahim Mbaye

Immediately marked his introduction with an inch-perfect cross for Jackson to score.

Impact: 7

Other subs: Emi Buendia (Manzambi, 66) 6; Ross Barkley (for McGinn, 66) 6; Brian Madjo (for Jackson, 82); Leon Goretzka (for Gomes, 82).

Not used: Bizot, Mings, Bogarde, Hemmings.