Taylor - Made one superb save at 2-1. A confident display. 7
Onouha - Fitted in well on the right hand side. Took his goal nicely. 7
Boyata - Calm and composed display. Shows real promise. 7.5
Kompany - Solid and assured at the back leading a makeshift line-up. 7.5
Sylvinho - Adept both at the back and midfield. Stunning strike for his goal. 7
Ireland - Some nice touches and creativity on his return to the side. 7
de Jong - Typical display before being withdrawn at the half. 7
Ibrahim - Very impressive debut. Fit well into the side and plenty of confidence. 7.5
Petrov - Always dangerous and our most attacking outlet. 8
Benjani - Struggled to make an impact. 6
Robinho - Better as the game went on but looked out of touch. 6.5
Subs:
Cunningham - An early booking but played well. 6.5
Zabaleta - Filled in well when introduced. 6.5
Bellamy - Too late to mark. n/a
Onouha - Fitted in well on the right hand side. Took his goal nicely. 7
Boyata - Calm and composed display. Shows real promise. 7.5
Kompany - Solid and assured at the back leading a makeshift line-up. 7.5
Sylvinho - Adept both at the back and midfield. Stunning strike for his goal. 7
Ireland - Some nice touches and creativity on his return to the side. 7
de Jong - Typical display before being withdrawn at the half. 7
Ibrahim - Very impressive debut. Fit well into the side and plenty of confidence. 7.5
Petrov - Always dangerous and our most attacking outlet. 8
Benjani - Struggled to make an impact. 6
Robinho - Better as the game went on but looked out of touch. 6.5
Subs:
Cunningham - An early booking but played well. 6.5
Zabaleta - Filled in well when introduced. 6.5
Bellamy - Too late to mark. n/a