Man City vs Spurs player ratings: De Bruyne scores a 9 but just 5 for Kane

Alam Khan - Reporter 00:13 17/12/2017
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  • De Bruyne produced a stunning display on Saturday night.

    Manchester City‘s rampant form continued as they made it 16 wins in a row, defeating Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham 4-1 in the process, on Saturday night.

    Here, we take a look at the player ratings from both teams as Pep Guardiola’s men extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

    MANCHESTER CITY

    Ederson – 7

    Important stop to deny Kane with the game still in the balance at start of second-half.

    Kyle Walker – 7

    Up against his former club and solid. Will have been disappointed to be denied a clean sheet at the end.

    Nicolas Otamendi – 7

    A bit reckless at times, but still helped to handle the threat of Kane.

    Eliaquim Mangala – 7

    Enjoying the first-team spotlight again and can’t really fault the Frenchman.

    Fabian Delph – 6

    Linked well with Sane on the left but picked up yellow card for rash lunge on Trippier.

    Kevin de Bruyne – 9

    Majestic once more. Tricks, flicks and the pick of the bunch.

    Fernandinho – 7

    Tireless and tenacious, the workhorse and warrior in the City midfield.

    Gundogan – 8

    Provided intelligence and inspiration with his goal and setting up quick attacks.

    Can anyone catch City at the top?

    Sane – 8

    A welcome return to form for the German after a much-needed rest. Stylish in attack and useful contributions at the back.

    Sterling – 7

    Scored two, could have had five. Wasteful but getting in the right positions.

    Aguero – 6

    Always a threat but perhaps a lack of pressing the Spurs defence saw him benched earlier than expected.

    SUBS

    Jesus (for Aguero 58′) – 6

    Lively contribution from the Brazilian to help swing the game back in City’s favour – but should have let De Bruyne take penalty that he missed.

    Foden: (for Gundogan 83′) – 6

    The 17-year-old was given a taste of action and looked comfortable.

    Bernardo (for Sane 85′) – 7

    Instant impact with shot against foot of post and glorious pass for Sterling’s second.

    TOTTENHAM

    Hugo Lloris

    A night to forget for Hugo Lloris.

    Hugo Lloris – 6

    Kept the score down with several good saves, but his efforts proved futile.

    Kieran Trippier – 5

    Endured a torrid time against Sane and unable to offer support at the other end.

    Eric Dier – 4

    Constantly unsettled and unnerved by the home side’s attacking storm and caught out repeatedly.

    Jan Vertonghen – 5

    Found it tough against the pace-fuelled City attack and fouled De Bruyne for the spot-kick.

    Danny Rose – 5

    Heavily involved but for the wrong reasons. Could have conceded two penalties for push on Mangala and handball.

    Mousa Dembele – 5

    Struggled to get a foothold in midfield and over-run.

    Harry Winks – 5

    Like Dembele, saw little of the ball and constantly chasing the City runners.

    Dele Alli – 5

    A frustrated and forlorn figure and showed it with over-the-top challenge that could have caused a lot more damage to De Bruyne’s ankle.

    A disappointing night for Spurs.

    Christian Eriksen – 6

    Busy, but not enough for a player of his ilk. A real struggle for the Dane but claimed a late consolation.

    Son Heung-min – 5

    Influential in recent weeks, but completely anonymous here.

    Harry Kane – 5

    Curled an opportunity inches wide in the first half and tested Ederson, but lucky not to see red for studs-up challenge on Sterling.

    SUBS

    Erik Lamela (for Son 77′) – 5

    A nice run after coming on, but hardly involved after that.

    Moussa Sissoko (for Alli 84′) – 5

    A booking was all he had to show for his late appearance.

    Ben Davies (for Rose 89′) – 4

    A strange substitution with the game already decided.

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