Hart - A steadier performance than seen of late but not overly tested. 6.5
Zabaleta - Sound performance both defensively and going forward. 6.5
Kolo Toure - Impressive once again and his consistent start continues. 7
Kompany - Getting better and better. His positional play was excellent throughout. 7.5
Bridge - Timely return with Lescott's injury. Helped create the opening goal and always prepared to get forward. 6.5
de Jong - Plenty of bite and made it hard for Salzburg to create. 6.5
Yaya Toure - Not poor by an means but seemed crowded out in a packed midfield. 6
Barry - Back in the side and looked full of energy. 6.5
Silva - In an ideal role for his talents. Full of creativity and invention. Could have added a second. 7.5
Tevez - Lacked a clinical touch in front of goal but still lead the line and tempo. 7
Jo - Hard working performance and got reward with his first goal for two years. 6.5
Subs:
Boyata - Some vital minutes under his belt and looked comfortable at right back. 6.5
Vieira - Shored the midfield further. 6
Wright-Phillips - Little time to make much of an impression. 6