Ederson Had no chance at all with either Villa goal, and his kicking was perfectly fine - 6
John Stones Had a torrid time at right back in the first half but looked steadier and more comfortable in the middle - 6
Fernandinho Wasn't City's worst defender but Villa were isolating him against Watkins and he was subbed at half time - 6
Aymeric Laporte Looked far more at home with regular partner Stones alongside in the second half - 6
Joao Cancelo Nothing went right for him at left back - poor passing and shooting, but settled nicely on the right - 6
Rodri His physical presence a factor throughout, but the finish to make it 2-2 was exquisite - 7
Bernardo Silva His magic was badly needed on a day like this but for once the endeavour was not matched by quality - 5
Kevin De Bruyne Had a poor game by his standards, but when it mattered his burst and delivery won the league - 7
Riyad Mahrez Just couldn't get into the game and it was no surprise that he was taken off early in the second half - 5
Gabriel Jesus Never stopped working the Villa back line but his composure deserted him in front of goal - 5
Phil Foden Some flashes of brilliance but never in areas that could hurt Villa - 7
Subs
Oleks Zinchenko (for Fernandinho HT) Brilliant 45 minutes - 9
Raheem Sterling (for Mahrez 55) Changed the game - 8
Ilkay Gundogan (for Bernardo 68) Two-goal hero! - 9
Not used: Carson, Walker, Ake, McAtee, Grealish, Palmer
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