Manchester City showcased their attacking prowess with a dominant performance against Southampton, highlighted by Erling Haaland’s hat-trick.
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City’s midfield, led by Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne, controlled the game, while Southampton struggled to cope with the relentless pressure from City’s players.
Manchester City vs Southampton Player Ratings
Manchester City
Ederson – 7
Solid in goal, made important saves to deny Southampton’s attempts and distributed well.
João Cancelo – 8
Dynamic performance, contributing both defensively and offensively with key passes and overlapping runs.
Ruben Dias – 8
Strong and commanding in defense, he won aerial duels and provided stability at the back.
Manuel Akanji – 7
Reliable alongside Dias, he dealt well with Southampton’s attacks and made crucial interceptions.
Nathan Ake – 7
Performed well defensively, providing support and helping to maintain possession.
Rodri – 8
Controlled the midfield, breaking up play and distributing the ball effectively to launch attacks.
Bernardo Silva – 9
Outstanding performance, constantly involved in the build-up, providing assists, and contributing to City’s attacking play.
Kevin De Bruyne – 9
Instrumental in midfield, created multiple scoring opportunities, and his vision was crucial throughout the match.
Phil Foden – 8
Lively on the wing, he caused problems for Southampton’s defense with his pace and dribbling skills.
Erling Haaland – 10
Scored a hat-trick and was a constant threat throughout the match, showcasing his finishing ability and movement.
Jack Grealish – 8
Effective in attack, he linked up well with teammates and created chances while also contributing defensively.
Southampton
Gavin Bazunu – 6
Made some decent saves but was unable to keep out the barrage from City’s attack.
Kyle Walker-Peters – 6
Struggled to cope with City’s attacking threats, particularly from the wings.
Armel Bella-Kotchap – 6
Had a tough time dealing with City’s pace, but made some important tackles.
Jan Bednarek – 6
Defensively sound in moments but was often overrun by City’s attack.
Romain Perraud – 6
Limited impact in attack, struggled to contain Grealish and Foden on the left flank.
James Ward-Prowse – 7
Tried to lead from midfield, but often found himself overrun, though he showed good passing range.
Romeo Lavia – 6
Worked hard in midfield but lacked the quality to significantly impact the game.
Stuart Armstrong – 6
Showed flashes of skill but was largely ineffective against City’s dominance.
Adam Armstrong – 6
Struggled to get into the game and rarely troubled City’s defense.
Che Adams – 6
Had limited opportunities and was unable to make a significant impact.
Moussa Djenepo – 7
Looked lively at times and tried to create chances, but lacked support from teammates
