How we rated the Irons at the Etihad

Niall McDonald hands out the marks

Fabianski: Disappointed to see him beaten at the near post by De Bruyne, but just about made up for it with a great block shortly after 5
Fredericks: Showed his speed and poor touch before suffering a painful-looking shoulder injury 5
Diop: Stuck legs out, threw himself into blocks, headed clear when he could… 6
Ogbonna: Stuck legs out, threw himself into blocks, headed clear when he could… 6
Cresswell: Would have been turned inside out as a left back tonight, relieved to have had some assistance 5
Masuaku: About as good as could be expected 4
Rice: Looked the only player close to the opposition’s level 7
Noble: Lack of pace really noticeable tonight 4
Soucek: Some neat passes, and attempted to support Antonio in the first half 6
Snodgrass: Also did his best to support Antonio, no faulting his effort as always 6
Antonio: Surprised and impressed to see him last the full 90 minutes. ‘Fed on scraps’ I think is the phrase 6

Subs
Zabaleta: Last appearance at the Etihad but, unfortunately, not his last for us judging by Fredericks’ injury 4
Bowen: Well, let’s be positive – he looked pretty sharp, decent touch, and made a couple of positive runs. A little pipe-opener before Liverpool away!! 5