Manchester City vs Liverpool player ratings: Sadio Mane, Leroy Sane and James Milner all stand out

Who impressed in a thrilling, end-to-end encounter at the Etihad?

Sunday 19 March 2017 19:13

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Willy Caballero – 5 out of 10

Had a relatively quiet day – only conceding from Milner’s penalty.

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Gael Clichy – 5 out of 10

He was crashing into challenges, defending bravely and winning every aerial challenge.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

John Stones – 6 out of 10

Made a number of vital interceptions and clearances. Tough defending from the back.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Nicolas Otamendi – 7 out of 10

Failed to keep up with the City strikers pace, but made up for it with headers and clearances.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Gael Clichy – 5 out of 10

Gave away the penalty for Milner’s opener. Terrible decision for a man of such experience.

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Yaya Toure – 6 out of 10

He was reading the game well from the middle of the park and opening the defence by spreading the balls wide.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Raheem Sterling – 6 out of 10

He used the width well, but he needs to be more clinical in front of goal.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Kevin De Bruyne – 7 out of 10

Deliveries were sublime and he was pumping balls into the forwards continuously. Assist for Aguero was world class.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

David Silva – 7 out of 10

As always, he was picking the ball up and using possession tremendously. He’s quick, skilful and is a nightmare to play against.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Leroy Sane – 7 out of 10

As always, his pace caused problems for the Liverpool defence and he was an all round nuisance to play against.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Sergio Aguero – 6 out of 10

His goal levelled the scoring for Guardiola’s side, but he had a hard time today against the Liverpool central defenders.

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Simon Mignolet – 5 out of 10

Made a handful of vital saves, but was beaten by Aguero in the second half.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Nathaniel Clyne – 6 out of 10

Had a tough afternoon against the pace of Sane, but he held his own and worked well.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Ragnar Klavan – 6 out of 10

Stuck tight with Matip and this kept Aguero relatively quiet.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Joel Matip – 6 out of 10

He made a number of crucial interceptions and clearances, but he needs to be careful when giving away fouls.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

James Milner – 7 out of 10

Scored the opener after an encouraging display. He defended well and attacked relentlessly.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Adam Lallana – 6 out of 10

Defensively there is room for improvement, but going forward he passed well and created a handful of chances.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Emre Can – 5 out of 10

Was outplayed in the middle of the park at times by City’s midfielders. Needs to improve his aerial game.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Georginio Wijnaldum – 6 out of 10

Drifted in and out of the game at times. Needs to make more of an impact in the games against bigger clubs.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Sadio Mane – 8 out of 10

Was Liverpool’s biggest threat going forward – quick, skilful and he oozes confidence.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Roberto Firmino - 7 out of 10

Was the target for every Liverpool attack and when he received the service – he caused problems.

Manchester City 1 Liverpool 1 player ratings

Philippe Coutinho – 5 out of 10

His deliveries were poor, particularly from set pieces. Needs to regain the fine form that the fans will be wishing for.

Manchester City and Liverpool had to settle for a point each in their battle for Champions League qualification after a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

Former City player James Milner put Liverpool ahead in a ferocious, end-to-end Premier League contest with a 51st-minute penalty but Sergio Aguero's 25th goal of the season earned City a share of the spoils.

Both sides had numerous chances to score a winner with City, responding well after their Champions League loss in Monaco, going closest when Kevin De Bruyne hit the post.

Aguero also had two more good late chances while, earlier, City's Willy Caballero had been the busier of the two goalkeepers.

Who impressed in a thrilling, end-to-end encounter at the Etihad? Take a look at the gallery above to find out how we rated the players.

Do you agree with our ratings? Who was your man of the match? Let us know in the comments.

Additional reporting by PA

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