In a challenging match against Newcastle, Manchester City emerged victorious with a 1-0 win, thanks to the timely brilliance of Julian Alvarez. Pep Guardiola’s side clinched all 3 points in the Premier League encounter.
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Player Ratings for Man City Starting XI
Ederson (7.3 Rating)
Brazil’s goalkeeper Ederson continued to excel in his role, making crucial saves and distributing the ball effectively from the back. He contributed with a remarkable save and successfully completed 11 accurate long passes.
Josko Gvardiol (6.8 Rating)
Making his debut in the tough Premier League, Man City’s marquee signing felt the challenges of facing speedy attackers. The new Citizens player struggled to keep up with the pace and style of the league.
Ruben Dias (7.1 Rating)
Portuguese defender Ruben Dias remains a solid pillar in the Man City defense, maintaining a clean sheet after the team’s first two Premier League matches.
Manuel Akanji (7.4 Rating)
Returning to his familiar position, the former Dortmund star quickly dispelled criticisms from the UEFA Super Cup match with an impressive performance against Newcastle.
Kyle Walker (7.2 Rating)
On the day he wore the captain’s armband in place of De Bruyne, Kyle Walker executed his responsibilities excellently, preventing Newcastle from exploiting the right-wing channels.
Rodri (7.7 Rating)
Spanish star Rodri continued his consistent form against Newcastle, facilitating smooth ball distribution and accurate interceptions for The Citizens.
Mateo Kovacic (7.3 Rating)
Former Man City player Mateo Kovacic is adapting well to the team’s style of play, strengthening the midfield with exceptional dribbling skills.
Phill Foden (8.9 Rating)
Pep Guardiola’s prodigy showcased top-tier football against Newcastle, registering an assist, creating seven goal-scoring opportunities, and successfully dribbling past opponents three times.
Julian Alvarez (7.5 Rating)
The Argentine star was the match-winner, securing the only goal of the game and sealing an important victory for Man City against Newcastle.
Jack Grealish (7.0 Rating)
Wearing the number 10 jersey, Jack Grealish put on a solid performance against Newcastle. However, City fans anticipate an even more explosive form from the star in the coming matches.
Erling Haaland (7.0 Rating)
Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland failed to find the net in the match against Newcastle but received a high rating for his overall display on the pitch.
