![Jeremie Bela 7 – Changed the complexion of the game in the final 20 minutes. Rattled the City bar following an excellent breakaway run. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BKKKBXJATSLRJHCCVDTB72TWOY.jpg?smart=true&auth=630cd746010c463fd05ace74a2e8b2afe8c5874cb4a615553f9eff75f581d569&width=400&height=225)
![MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Zack Steffen 6 – Made a couple of handy saves to deny Birmingham on the counter. His second half was much shakier, however. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DL2MSS4PK4YL7EYRP32XNOORHM.jpg?smart=true&auth=4dadbad7a96be4a97d5cf2cd79b96ea7c5979f5d608c90bfdd7c64fc9240db5d&width=400&height=225)
![Joao Cancelo 6 – Decent in spells but didn’t really manage to impact the game in an attacking capacity. Was substituted on the hour mark. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PUKUPOODXRD2OQOFQBFAKC26FU.jpg?smart=true&auth=71d2e88e8f5bd9ce2a214f234c0768627a387e347721dc1c20dcc121df98a06a&width=400&height=225)
![Ruben Dias 7 – Was fortunate to avoid punishment for a wild first half tackle, but otherwise, the powerful defender remained solid. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/EWLJBPMIXXMIS47MBHYQUKNPDU.jpg?smart=true&auth=69d219eedc126cc12b4074dde28bb7f39762f7b6f0f94d094a0c5bfbd885cb27&width=400&height=225)
![Kyle Walker 8 – Impressive in the slightly unfamiliar Centre-back position. Moved across to Full back late in the game, with his overlapping runs causing havoc in the Birmingham half. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DKRFCXSAOIN2NBH4F62KNMRQDE.jpg?smart=true&auth=615e098fec4caf26000a8c95e38fea6a795acc5a9b5261feb713e125ca2d0435&width=400&height=225)
![Benjamin Mendy 7 – Spent most of the game in the opposition’s half, adding good width to City’s play. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CUUALWRC6KOQ4FUEMOB2QZD77Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=4617f33f2ea09a9e4cde97ce1e615a0dfacd261b3b1195bb7d7d4c266a5afab9&width=400&height=225)
![Rodri 8– Controlled the midfield expertly. Broke down counterattacks exceptionally well, and hardly put a foot wrong on the ball. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DC4RC2MRYY3SITYDCC5WWHJC3M.jpg?smart=true&auth=bfa0edbc6f697142b11347f2acee7fbb5261f646ca970dc717ff43445cde0dda&width=400&height=225)
![Riyad Mahrez 8 – Was heavily involved in two of City’s early goals. Had one of his own chalked off in the second half for an offside infringement. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HXQPQJR2BMMCZU232JTA77TQMI.jpg?smart=true&auth=7e4cb9a44e4817db83a3ae48f5631ad78b478051e1ea0358c4218f2d57c7bd04&width=400&height=225)
![Kevin De Bruyne 9 – Enjoyed a sensational first 45 minutes, cutting Birmingham apart with several defence-splitting passes. Assisted Silva’s second goal before being rested. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ARCS6R7DFQR4HZ2HTO5ACFAHRM.jpg?smart=true&auth=dbb131ddb91785e32285ef2dce05c90fb7b218330ece62d3b58f37f094f53ef6&width=400&height=225)
![Bernardo Silva 9 – Handed City a vital lead with a spectacular half-volley. Grabbed a second just minutes later, to cap off a superb afternoon’s work. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/A4P7JDJVEXMGLAAKZYKL2IRCFU.jpg?smart=true&auth=5160734dd7a853cf22016f04656cf65e58a97783e8907697ca6b5796a657c07b&width=400&height=225)
![Phil Foden 8 – Inventive as always in the City midfield. His strike from range to give his side a 3-0 lead was a worthy reward for his efforts. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JW4CCSUIZNI544KVBT5NHAGYF4.jpg?smart=true&auth=86198fc506fbf5b48515a1edee479ee705b55ae9e6eab593fa7b8e4ccb55f36e&width=400&height=225)
![Gabriel Jesus 7 – The Brazilian is clearly low on confidence – as was evidenced by his composure in front of goal. Should really have scored a brace. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/V2BWVN4BD6NRPM5PFOPMP3P4OM.jpg?smart=true&auth=10953ee2c483d843ef7e018ac957d8b7e2dbb62a44e1955fe1b962b7f637ec64&width=400&height=225)
![SUBS: Felix Nmecha 6 – Struggled to get into the game after coming on for the second half. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CL7IPZSDFZB2CXHIFZBSO2ZD4A.jpg?smart=true&auth=2e5b1774276b7538015535e79203de97abd2faa13234a10befe73564b76656df&width=400&height=225)
![John Stones 7 – Comfortable in possession with very little to do in the way of defending. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LWYTCF5EXIZLK6PTS7G4V5BEHI.jpg?smart=true&auth=eebb797124b727ecc8627cb6c2651fb564bdb0d24a547c11c0e88f86ea17ee5c&width=400&height=225)
![Taylor Harwood-Bellis 6 – Was largely untroubled at the back until the last 20 minutes. Jeremie Bela’s introduction certainly highlighted one or two weaknesses in the youngster's game. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5W6P3FBRR2YO3T2UCXU4THMUIM.jpg?smart=true&auth=c377846aa0009d4bc70c73dfa96e8a799991fdfc89d881b926c65dcb4b27fc62&width=400&height=225)
![Liam Delap N/A – Came on too late to make a notable impact, with his only shot at goal being a header that was ballooned over the bar. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/F2CHMCW3D6PAU2AJWOKDTD422Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=f03bebb266b16666c418f4e2c166c501ce14c47d5f34a3e38d4e703930687027&width=400&height=225)
![BIRMINGHAM CITY RATINGS: Andres Prieto 5 – Spilled a handful of shots that really should have been held on to. Very was little he could do about Man City’s three goals. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RKYDHANFUEYD72A5O5LELMQYVE.jpg?smart=true&auth=3feb5c9a9b19231df9189014f63b8992b50b3ff0bc97f2a1b4bb4668be4f1198&width=400&height=225)
![Maxime Colin 5 – Endured a torrid afternoon, tormented by the home side’s persistent runs in behind the Birmingham back-line. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KZC7UNALYMSDV7WXRDQ7FY6GFI.jpg?smart=true&auth=39190b752d39c860f25100989ae06411ee5a0e52bfea8c094cb856cee506986a&width=400&height=225)
![Jake Clarke-Salter 6 – Solid, if unspectacular. Help keep the score line respectable. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LVTUHQPOMSSVDLLPUBJEBIDJW4.jpg?smart=true&auth=f151f7e85b77d4ac2a78e9104b9f60485454e97ecdce2355d40f850999acc683&width=400&height=225)
![Mikel San Jose 5 – Decent in the air, but ultimately struggled to cope with the fast-paced nature of the game at times. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FA5APMEXMUOBQ2JVWEQFE2LBPA.jpg?smart=true&auth=e2a3c49c2f4034abdaaca8297e2394aa0683c71bf0fb946e93bd7785a3171d93&width=400&height=225)
![George Friend 7 – One of Birmingham’s best performers, adding good energy on the counterattack to solid defending in his own penalty area. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YCAE5H5A5ZWCKXW6XRQ4MHNMJM.jpg?smart=true&auth=79b7b05642b1f27e47d25bad6546282ca60e64ad55642e727052bb9f44de34f3&width=400&height=225)
![Maikel Kieftenbeld 6 – The captain did his best to stem the tide of City attacks, managing to make some fine interceptions throughout the match. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/EZ76P4MJM7YHOKGNAAQS6PPYU4.jpg?smart=true&auth=343f8b8c0439466a0f2b0aa5f6b67ec78f8f842d32fa961c0163562a25840b3e&width=400&height=225)
![Ivan Sunjic 5 – Was chasing shadows for much of the game. One to forget. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ONFNQUB7WOJG7K6JJHE7O72UQ4.jpg?smart=true&auth=ed432331fd33a6fcbd807dce250263cba849192b192efbbeab5100127f2d263e&width=400&height=225)
![Jon Toral 5 – Looked a tad off the pace after making a number of rash tackles early on. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YBUW5ZEW3P3HSNMGEI3G72FXWQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=855872e36c97aa7cf5b4bd7ccb46f81eb1aedc0486acbcc0879202c0db1981cf&width=400&height=225)
![Ivan Sanchez 6 – Lacked composure on the break but was one of the tidier Birmingham players in possession. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4DD5VERWI63KXHDVEG6QYXWWPM.jpg?smart=true&auth=62d8e4b691663539eb99d41bc296dea2990907652f663527b5703d02c752b477&width=400&height=225)
![Jonathan Leko 7 – Very lively going forward, beating his man with regularity in the first half. Eye-catching pace and skill on a day where his side was well beaten. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QR6RXJEGZKQEHIJBSSKZEONA6Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=189c8c3df2b96e961bc5481b191c34f7b62c12a9573f144d11d6c9ceac064c9f&width=400&height=225)
![Scott Hogan 5 – Cut an isolated figure for much of the game, with virtually no opportunities to properly test Steffen in the City goal. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NWYJIEFKOCUIDY3DZAGS5Z5JJU.jpg?smart=true&auth=f0163fbb844fdf12d972b65165301364b061a03457fd06fc5dae48e95cf7d6cd&width=400&height=225)
![SUBS: Marc Roberts 7 – Made his mark in the second period with a few crunching tackles. Very positionally disciplined.
AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QCTWCXIGEE7T632KPVGURAWM5U.jpg?smart=true&auth=701ff4a9f856fb49023b831cb6aab7ceb42dc92d0e6c9289c16c8da69a97d0dd&width=400&height=225)
![Adam Clayton 6 – Worked hard but saw very little of the ball. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MAELFEGQ7K7DF6FOAXZI5H6UP4.jpg?smart=true&auth=579a24893cfbdd4deb806dac172fa0e4abf35f7a513bb956cb5266c4d7f0306b&width=400&height=225)
![Lukas Jutkiewicz 6 – Almost sniffed out a goal from a spilled Steffen save, but just couldn’t stay onside. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YKA35Z6ED7LR65Q3X3K3PSPCB4.jpg?smart=true&auth=84d5986e037ee200af9146c41b98d8121f4611bf711fd51ebdce4ce34585c7b8&width=400&height=225)
![Jeremie Bela 7 – Changed the complexion of the game in the final 20 minutes. Rattled the City bar following an excellent breakaway run. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BKKKBXJATSLRJHCCVDTB72TWOY.jpg?smart=true&auth=630cd746010c463fd05ace74a2e8b2afe8c5874cb4a615553f9eff75f581d569&width=400&height=225)
![MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Zack Steffen 6 – Made a couple of handy saves to deny Birmingham on the counter. His second half was much shakier, however. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DL2MSS4PK4YL7EYRP32XNOORHM.jpg?smart=true&auth=4dadbad7a96be4a97d5cf2cd79b96ea7c5979f5d608c90bfdd7c64fc9240db5d&width=400&height=225)
![Joao Cancelo 6 – Decent in spells but didn’t really manage to impact the game in an attacking capacity. Was substituted on the hour mark. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PUKUPOODXRD2OQOFQBFAKC26FU.jpg?smart=true&auth=71d2e88e8f5bd9ce2a214f234c0768627a387e347721dc1c20dcc121df98a06a&width=400&height=225)
![Ruben Dias 7 – Was fortunate to avoid punishment for a wild first half tackle, but otherwise, the powerful defender remained solid. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/EWLJBPMIXXMIS47MBHYQUKNPDU.jpg?smart=true&auth=69d219eedc126cc12b4074dde28bb7f39762f7b6f0f94d094a0c5bfbd885cb27&width=400&height=225)
![Kyle Walker 8 – Impressive in the slightly unfamiliar Centre-back position. Moved across to Full back late in the game, with his overlapping runs causing havoc in the Birmingham half. PA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DKRFCXSAOIN2NBH4F62KNMRQDE.jpg?smart=true&auth=615e098fec4caf26000a8c95e38fea6a795acc5a9b5261feb713e125ca2d0435&width=400&height=225)
![Benjamin Mendy 7 – Spent most of the game in the opposition’s half, adding good width to City’s play. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CUUALWRC6KOQ4FUEMOB2QZD77Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=4617f33f2ea09a9e4cde97ce1e615a0dfacd261b3b1195bb7d7d4c266a5afab9&width=400&height=225)
![Rodri 8– Controlled the midfield expertly. Broke down counterattacks exceptionally well, and hardly put a foot wrong on the ball. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DC4RC2MRYY3SITYDCC5WWHJC3M.jpg?smart=true&auth=bfa0edbc6f697142b11347f2acee7fbb5261f646ca970dc717ff43445cde0dda&width=400&height=225)
![Riyad Mahrez 8 – Was heavily involved in two of City’s early goals. Had one of his own chalked off in the second half for an offside infringement. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HXQPQJR2BMMCZU232JTA77TQMI.jpg?smart=true&auth=7e4cb9a44e4817db83a3ae48f5631ad78b478051e1ea0358c4218f2d57c7bd04&width=400&height=225)
![Kevin De Bruyne 9 – Enjoyed a sensational first 45 minutes, cutting Birmingham apart with several defence-splitting passes. Assisted Silva’s second goal before being rested. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ARCS6R7DFQR4HZ2HTO5ACFAHRM.jpg?smart=true&auth=dbb131ddb91785e32285ef2dce05c90fb7b218330ece62d3b58f37f094f53ef6&width=400&height=225)
![Bernardo Silva 9 – Handed City a vital lead with a spectacular half-volley. Grabbed a second just minutes later, to cap off a superb afternoon’s work. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/A4P7JDJVEXMGLAAKZYKL2IRCFU.jpg?smart=true&auth=5160734dd7a853cf22016f04656cf65e58a97783e8907697ca6b5796a657c07b&width=400&height=225)
![Phil Foden 8 – Inventive as always in the City midfield. His strike from range to give his side a 3-0 lead was a worthy reward for his efforts. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JW4CCSUIZNI544KVBT5NHAGYF4.jpg?smart=true&auth=86198fc506fbf5b48515a1edee479ee705b55ae9e6eab593fa7b8e4ccb55f36e&width=400&height=225)
![Gabriel Jesus 7 – The Brazilian is clearly low on confidence – as was evidenced by his composure in front of goal. Should really have scored a brace. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/V2BWVN4BD6NRPM5PFOPMP3P4OM.jpg?smart=true&auth=10953ee2c483d843ef7e018ac957d8b7e2dbb62a44e1955fe1b962b7f637ec64&width=400&height=225)
![SUBS: Felix Nmecha 6 – Struggled to get into the game after coming on for the second half. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CL7IPZSDFZB2CXHIFZBSO2ZD4A.jpg?smart=true&auth=2e5b1774276b7538015535e79203de97abd2faa13234a10befe73564b76656df&width=400&height=225)
![John Stones 7 – Comfortable in possession with very little to do in the way of defending. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LWYTCF5EXIZLK6PTS7G4V5BEHI.jpg?smart=true&auth=eebb797124b727ecc8627cb6c2651fb564bdb0d24a547c11c0e88f86ea17ee5c&width=400&height=225)
![Taylor Harwood-Bellis 6 – Was largely untroubled at the back until the last 20 minutes. Jeremie Bela’s introduction certainly highlighted one or two weaknesses in the youngster's game. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5W6P3FBRR2YO3T2UCXU4THMUIM.jpg?smart=true&auth=c377846aa0009d4bc70c73dfa96e8a799991fdfc89d881b926c65dcb4b27fc62&width=400&height=225)
![Liam Delap N/A – Came on too late to make a notable impact, with his only shot at goal being a header that was ballooned over the bar. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/F2CHMCW3D6PAU2AJWOKDTD422Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=f03bebb266b16666c418f4e2c166c501ce14c47d5f34a3e38d4e703930687027&width=400&height=225)
![BIRMINGHAM CITY RATINGS: Andres Prieto 5 – Spilled a handful of shots that really should have been held on to. Very was little he could do about Man City’s three goals. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RKYDHANFUEYD72A5O5LELMQYVE.jpg?smart=true&auth=3feb5c9a9b19231df9189014f63b8992b50b3ff0bc97f2a1b4bb4668be4f1198&width=400&height=225)
![Maxime Colin 5 – Endured a torrid afternoon, tormented by the home side’s persistent runs in behind the Birmingham back-line. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KZC7UNALYMSDV7WXRDQ7FY6GFI.jpg?smart=true&auth=39190b752d39c860f25100989ae06411ee5a0e52bfea8c094cb856cee506986a&width=400&height=225)
![Jake Clarke-Salter 6 – Solid, if unspectacular. Help keep the score line respectable. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LVTUHQPOMSSVDLLPUBJEBIDJW4.jpg?smart=true&auth=f151f7e85b77d4ac2a78e9104b9f60485454e97ecdce2355d40f850999acc683&width=400&height=225)
![Mikel San Jose 5 – Decent in the air, but ultimately struggled to cope with the fast-paced nature of the game at times. AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FA5APMEXMUOBQ2JVWEQFE2LBPA.jpg?smart=true&auth=e2a3c49c2f4034abdaaca8297e2394aa0683c71bf0fb946e93bd7785a3171d93&width=400&height=225)
![George Friend 7 – One of Birmingham’s best performers, adding good energy on the counterattack to solid defending in his own penalty area. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YCAE5H5A5ZWCKXW6XRQ4MHNMJM.jpg?smart=true&auth=79b7b05642b1f27e47d25bad6546282ca60e64ad55642e727052bb9f44de34f3&width=400&height=225)
![Maikel Kieftenbeld 6 – The captain did his best to stem the tide of City attacks, managing to make some fine interceptions throughout the match. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/EZ76P4MJM7YHOKGNAAQS6PPYU4.jpg?smart=true&auth=343f8b8c0439466a0f2b0aa5f6b67ec78f8f842d32fa961c0163562a25840b3e&width=400&height=225)
![Ivan Sunjic 5 – Was chasing shadows for much of the game. One to forget. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ONFNQUB7WOJG7K6JJHE7O72UQ4.jpg?smart=true&auth=ed432331fd33a6fcbd807dce250263cba849192b192efbbeab5100127f2d263e&width=400&height=225)
![Jon Toral 5 – Looked a tad off the pace after making a number of rash tackles early on. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YBUW5ZEW3P3HSNMGEI3G72FXWQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=855872e36c97aa7cf5b4bd7ccb46f81eb1aedc0486acbcc0879202c0db1981cf&width=400&height=225)
![Ivan Sanchez 6 – Lacked composure on the break but was one of the tidier Birmingham players in possession. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4DD5VERWI63KXHDVEG6QYXWWPM.jpg?smart=true&auth=62d8e4b691663539eb99d41bc296dea2990907652f663527b5703d02c752b477&width=400&height=225)
![Jonathan Leko 7 – Very lively going forward, beating his man with regularity in the first half. Eye-catching pace and skill on a day where his side was well beaten. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QR6RXJEGZKQEHIJBSSKZEONA6Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=189c8c3df2b96e961bc5481b191c34f7b62c12a9573f144d11d6c9ceac064c9f&width=400&height=225)
![Scott Hogan 5 – Cut an isolated figure for much of the game, with virtually no opportunities to properly test Steffen in the City goal. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NWYJIEFKOCUIDY3DZAGS5Z5JJU.jpg?smart=true&auth=f0163fbb844fdf12d972b65165301364b061a03457fd06fc5dae48e95cf7d6cd&width=400&height=225)
![SUBS: Marc Roberts 7 – Made his mark in the second period with a few crunching tackles. Very positionally disciplined.
AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QCTWCXIGEE7T632KPVGURAWM5U.jpg?smart=true&auth=701ff4a9f856fb49023b831cb6aab7ceb42dc92d0e6c9289c16c8da69a97d0dd&width=400&height=225)
![Adam Clayton 6 – Worked hard but saw very little of the ball. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MAELFEGQ7K7DF6FOAXZI5H6UP4.jpg?smart=true&auth=579a24893cfbdd4deb806dac172fa0e4abf35f7a513bb956cb5266c4d7f0306b&width=400&height=225)
![Lukas Jutkiewicz 6 – Almost sniffed out a goal from a spilled Steffen save, but just couldn’t stay onside. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YKA35Z6ED7LR65Q3X3K3PSPCB4.jpg?smart=true&auth=84d5986e037ee200af9146c41b98d8121f4611bf711fd51ebdce4ce34585c7b8&width=400&height=225)
![Jeremie Bela 7 – Changed the complexion of the game in the final 20 minutes. Rattled the City bar following an excellent breakaway run. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BKKKBXJATSLRJHCCVDTB72TWOY.jpg?smart=true&auth=630cd746010c463fd05ace74a2e8b2afe8c5874cb4a615553f9eff75f581d569&width=400&height=225)
De Bruyne and Silva 9, Foden 8; a struggle for Blues: Manchester City v Birmingham City ratings
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