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PLAYER RATINGS Walker thwarted counter attacks and set up equaliser but Neymar had frustrating night


Gabriel Jesus scored a 76th-minute winner as Manchester City beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to take their place in the Champions League knockout stages as Group A winners. 

Kylian Mbappe fired PSG into a 50th-minute lead but City drew level when Raheem Sterling poked home at the back post.

Riyad Mahrez floated a ball to Bernardo Silva at the far post and the Portuguese midfielder showed a deft touch to cushion the ball to Jesus who picked his spot.

Sportsmail’s Kathryn Batte rated the players on Wednesday night.

Defender Kyle Walker produced an energetic display both in defence and attack

Manchester City (4-3-3)

Ederson – 6 – Will feel he could have done better for Mbappe’s goal, which went through his legs.

Kyle Walker – 8 – Some brilliant recovery runs to stop PSG on the counter-attack and provided the assist for Sterling’s goal.

John Stones – 6 – Almost gifted PSG a goal before half-time – was lucky Mbappe blasted over the bar.

Ruben Dias – 7 – Great tackle on Messi in the second half. Another solid night for the reliable centre back.

Joao Cancelo – 6.5 – Got drawn into the middle to leave Mbappe free for the goal but continues to look a threat going forward.

Centre back Ruben Dias produced another strong display for Manchester City

Centre back Ruben Dias produced another strong display for Manchester City

Rodri – 6.5 – Swept up play nicely and was able to help limit PSG’s counter attacks as City pushed forward.

Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6 – Came close to opening the scoring in the first half and was unfortunate to be substituted early in the second.

Ilkay Gundogan – 7 – A constant nuisance going forward. Came agonisingly close to scoring when his shot hit the post in the first half.

Riyad Mahrez – 7 – Lively first half and went close to opening the scoring. Faded slightly as the game went on but his cross to Silva helped create the winning goal/

Raheem Sterling 7.5 – In the right place at the right time to equalise. Now three goals in three games for the forward.

Bernardo Silva – 7.5 – Kept the ball…



Source : dailymail

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