Raheem Sterling scored twice as Manchester City went onto win their contest against Southampton by 6-1. Apart from him, Sergio Aguero, Leroy Sane and David Silva scored one goal apiece after Wesley Hoedt’s unfortunate own goal gave Citizens the lead against the Saints in the first half.
The match was almost decided in the first half itself as City scored four times before the half-time whistle with their last two goals coming in the second half. The Saints managed to get the ball in the back of the net only once as Danny Ings converted a penalty for them, but it was already too little too late for them.
This win would see the reigning Premier League champions hold onto their place at the top of the league table firmly after their closest competitors, Liverpool could only draw their match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Here is how the Manchester City players were rated from their win against Southampton.
Ederson: 6
Had a rather quiet night with most of the action happening on the other end of the pitch. Missed out on the clean sheet.
Kyle Walker: 6
Good display of defensive prowess from the Englishman.
John Stones: 7
Kept the Southampton attackers under check throughout the night.
Aymeric Laporte: 6
Partnered Stones well on the day.
Bernard Mendy: 6
Went up the pitch with the ball whenever there was an opportunity.
Bernardo Silva: 6
A calm and composed role played in the midfield.
Fernandinho: 6
A solid display as he intercepted and controlled the ball well.
David Silva: 8
Confident with his passing, accurate with his finishing. Led his side from the front.
Raheem Sterling: 9
An excellent performance from the Englishman as he scored twice to put the match beyond the opponents.
Sergio Aguero: 7
Scored the second goal of the match as he correctly anticipated the ball in the six-yard box to smash it home. Looked less threatening though in the second half.
Leroy Sane: 7
Made subtle runs into the final third and finally got the goal he deserved late in the match.
Substitutes
Vincent Kompany: 6
Kept his side out of harm’s way.
Phil Foden: 6
Was a constant presence in the midfield after coming on for David Silva.
Fabian Delph: NA
Played too little to warrant a rating.
