Leicester v Man City player ratings: Schmeichel 8; Bernardo Silva 7, Gabriel Jesus 5

Bernardo Silva strike settles match in Manchester City's favour

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  LEICESTER RATINGS: Kasper Schmeichel 8 - The Denmark international is ever-reliable between the posts and was unfortunate to be on the losing side after producing a number of solid saves. AFP

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  Timothy Castagne 6 - Worked hard against a Manchester City side who looked to be utilising the Belgian’s side frequently. Not as effective as usual going forward, but no errors which is always a positive as a defender. AFP

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  Jannik Vestergaard 8 - A standout performance at the heart of the defence. Ferran Torres thought he had scored before Vestergaard quickly got across to divert the shot away. Replaced on the hour mark with the Dane working back to full fitness. AFP

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  Caglar Soyuncu 7 - There’s not too much the defender could have done about the opening goal as he saw his block divert the ball precariously into a waiting Bernardo Silva. Overall, a good display. Reuters

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  Ryan Bertrand 6 - Little got down the left flank with a faultless display at the back from the former Southampton defender. Could have done more going forward. Getty Images

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  Wilfred Ndidi 6 - Dealt with the danger effectively when the ball found its way into central areas. Getty Images

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  Youri Tielemans 7 - Tielemans did the simple things right and always looked to go forward. A positive display on both ends of the pitch for the Belgian who would have benefited more had the attack been more clinical. Getty Images

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  Marc Albrighton 6 - Rarely involved in attacks but worked hard to help out Castagne in defence. AFP

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  James Maddison 5 - It didn’t click for the Foxes maestro. Outside of a ball that found Jamie Vardy in the early stages of the game, Maddison’s forward passes seemed to find the opposition more often than not. Getty

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  Harvey Barnes 6 - Looked confident on the ball and almost gave the Foxes the lead with a header that ended up rattling the crossbar. The young winger is still working himself back into his best form after a lengthy injury layoff. AFP

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  Jamie Vardy 7 - The Foxes frontman thought he had broken the deadlock with an incisive run and finish that was eventually adjudged to be offside. Vardy ran the channels well which caused problems for Pep Guardiola’s backline. Getty Images

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  SUB: Jonny Evans (Vestergaard, 60) 6 - On for Vestergaard who is working himself back to full fitness. The centre-back was called upon immediately, executing a block against a Ferran Torres strike. Getty Images

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  SUB: Ademola Lookman (Barnes 73) - Should have done better when presented with one of the Foxes best chances of the game but was matched well by great goalkeeping. Getty Images

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  SUB: Kelechi Iheanacho (Maddison 73) - Made an instant impact with a strong run that was capped off with a precise pass into the path of fellow substitute Ademola Lookman. The Nigeria international looked like one of Leicester City’s best players on the day when introduced. Getty Images

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  MAN CITY RATINGS: Ederson 7 -The Brazilian didn’t have much to do throughout the game but proved his concentration with an alert stop against Ademola Lookman. Dealt with everything that was required. Reuters

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  Joao Cancelo 6 - Cancelo’s strike was hit into a dangerous area and left the Leicester City defence stranded once it deflected into the path of his compatriot for the opener. AFP

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  Aymeric Laporte 6 - Sometimes allowed too much space in behind but didn’t present the Foxes with anything too dangerous. Getty Images

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  Ruben Dias 6 - A reaction slide cleared Ademola Lookman’s strike out for a corner after making a mess of the clearance. Getty Images

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  Kyle Walker 7 - Expert defending stopped Harvey Barnes latching onto a ball that would have been destined for the net. Getty Images

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  Rodri 6 - Booked for a careless challenge that came down hard on Youri Tieleman’s ankle. AP

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  Ilkay Gundogan 6 - Kept the play ticking in the midfield and put in a noticeable number of crosses into the box. Reuters

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  Bernardo Silva 7 - Trickery on the left flank saw Bernardo Silva beat defenders with ease. The Portuguese star was unlucky not to pick up an assist with a precise delivery that found the head of Gabriel Jesus. Quick reactions helped put Pep Guardiola’s side ahead from a deflected shot. Reuters

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  Gabriel Jesus 5 - A fairly anonymous display outside of a header that should have asked more questions of the goalkeeper. Reuters

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  Jack Grealish 7 - Involved plenty in Manchester City attacks and looked to be one of his side’s most influential players. The English star is beginning to develop a strong relationship with Silva. Reuters

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  Ferran Torres 6 - Found his way into some promising positions but his efforts matched by a mixture of astute defending and assured goalkeeping. Getty Images

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  SUB: Raheem Sterling (Torres, 64) 7 - Unlucky not to pick up an assist with a precise pass that Fernandinho should have put away. Getty Images

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  SUB: Fernandinho (Jesus 84) N/A - The Brazilian defensive midfielder found himself inside the box late on and showed why he’s not often in those situations, swiping the ball wide of the far post. Getty Images

Bernardo Silva scored the only goal as Manchester City grabbed a vital 1-0 win at Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday to climb to second place in the table behind rivals Manchester United.

Leicester defender Jannik Vestergaard missed a golden chance from an early corner, but he could not get a clean connection on his header and it sailed over the bar.

City striker Ferran Torres had a number of decent chances in the first half but Kasper Schmeichel managed to avert the danger.

Jamie Vardy had a goal ruled out for offside four minutes into the second half but it was Manchester City who finally broke the deadlock as Silva pounced on a loose ball in the box to fire home in the 62nd minute.

Leiecester piled forward looking for an equaliser and Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman both went close, but Ederson was alert and quick off his line to save.

Manchester City moved up second spot on nine points after four games, ahead of Brighton & Hove Albion on goal difference and one point behind Manchester United.