Manchester City v Bournemouth - player ratings

  • Very little to do but contributed with some typically sharp distribution. Getty Images
    Ederson 6/10
    Very little to do but contributed with some typically sharp distribution. Getty Images
    Very little to do but contributed with some typically sharp distribution. Getty Images
  • Spent most of the game supporting City's numerous attacks. Had a hand in second goal. Getty Images
    Kyle Walker 7/10
    Spent most of the game supporting City's numerous attacks. Had a hand in second goal. Getty Images
    Spent most of the game supporting City's numerous attacks. Had a hand in second goal. Getty Images
  • A solid presence and joined in with attacks. Can now claim to have literally scored with his backside. Getty Images
    Manuel Akanji 7/10
    A solid presence and joined in with attacks. Can now claim to have literally scored with his backside. Getty Images
    A solid presence and joined in with attacks. Can now claim to have literally scored with his backside. Getty Images
  • Another assured display from the England defender. Cruised through the game. Reuters
    John Stones 7/10
    Another assured display from the England defender. Cruised through the game. Reuters
    Another assured display from the England defender. Cruised through the game. Reuters
  • Had a strong game. Was a threat from set pieces and joined in effectively in attack, being involved in the move that led to the third goal. Scored goal number six against his old club. Getty Images
    Nathan Ake 8/10
    Had a strong game. Was a threat from set pieces and joined in effectively in attack, being involved in the move that led to the third goal. Scored goal number six against his old club. Getty Images
    Had a strong game. Was a threat from set pieces and joined in effectively in attack, being involved in the move that led to the third goal. Scored goal number six against his old club. Getty Images
  • Solid and steady, kept the ball moving and formed a strong double act with Rodri in the middle of the pitch. Hooked a decent chance over the bar early in the second half. PA
    Mateo Kovacic 6/10
    Solid and steady, kept the ball moving and formed a strong double act with Rodri in the middle of the pitch. Hooked a decent chance over the bar early in the second half. PA
    Solid and steady, kept the ball moving and formed a strong double act with Rodri in the middle of the pitch. Hooked a decent chance over the bar early in the second half. PA
  • Trademark interception to thwart Scott as Bournemouth broke five minutes before the break. Vital presence in midfield. PA
    Rodri 7/10
    Trademark interception to thwart Scott as Bournemouth broke five minutes before the break. Vital presence in midfield. PA
    Trademark interception to thwart Scott as Bournemouth broke five minutes before the break. Vital presence in midfield. PA
  • Electric display from the Belgium international. Tore Bournemouth apart, scoring one and creating four more. AFP
    Jeremy Doku 9/10
    Electric display from the Belgium international. Tore Bournemouth apart, scoring one and creating four more. AFP
    Electric display from the Belgium international. Tore Bournemouth apart, scoring one and creating four more. AFP
  • Another super display from the in-form midfielder. Scored a terrific goal and went close with a long-range curler before the break. Sublime individual goal for City's fifth. AP
    Bernardo Silva 9/10
    Another super display from the in-form midfielder. Scored a terrific goal and went close with a long-range curler before the break. Sublime individual goal for City's fifth. AP
    Another super display from the in-form midfielder. Scored a terrific goal and went close with a long-range curler before the break. Sublime individual goal for City's fifth. AP
  • Argentine forward was a lively presence, crossing to create a headed chance for Haaland and linking up well with his fellow attackers. AFP
    Julian Alvarez 7/10
    Argentine forward was a lively presence, crossing to create a headed chance for Haaland and linking up well with his fellow attackers. AFP
    Argentine forward was a lively presence, crossing to create a headed chance for Haaland and linking up well with his fellow attackers. AFP
  • Hit the post with a header and then took a touch too many with a chance on the stroke of half-time. Didn't appear after the break. Getty
    Erling Haaland 5/10
    Hit the post with a header and then took a touch too many with a chance on the stroke of half-time. Didn't appear after the break. Getty
    Hit the post with a header and then took a touch too many with a chance on the stroke of half-time. Didn't appear after the break. Getty
  • CITY SUBS. (on for Haaland 45'): Had a decent 45 after coming on at the break and was rewarded with a goal. Getty Images
    Phil Foden 7/10
    CITY SUBS. (on for Haaland 45'): Had a decent 45 after coming on at the break and was rewarded with a goal. Getty Images
    CITY SUBS. (on for Haaland 45'): Had a decent 45 after coming on at the break and was rewarded with a goal. Getty Images
  • (On for Stones 71'): Another of raft of changes made with City in full control. Reuters
    Rico Lewis 6/10
    (On for Stones 71'): Another of raft of changes made with City in full control. Reuters
    (On for Stones 71'): Another of raft of changes made with City in full control. Reuters
  • (On for Alvarez 71'): Came on with City cruising to victory. PA
    Matheus Nunes 6/10
    (On for Alvarez 71'): Came on with City cruising to victory. PA
    (On for Alvarez 71'): Came on with City cruising to victory. PA
  • (On for Rodri 71'): Slotted into the midfield in closing stages. Getty Images
    Kalvin Phillips 6/10
    (On for Rodri 71'): Slotted into the midfield in closing stages. Getty Images
    (On for Rodri 71'): Slotted into the midfield in closing stages. Getty Images
  • (On for Silva 83'): Provided cross for Ake's goal and created late chance for Kovacic. Getty Images
    Oscar Bobb 7/10
    (On for Silva 83'): Provided cross for Ake's goal and created late chance for Kovacic. Getty Images
    (On for Silva 83'): Provided cross for Ake's goal and created late chance for Kovacic. Getty Images
  • BOURNEMOUTH RATINGS. Spent the afternoon digging the ball out of the back of the net, even if he could do little about most of them. Getty Images
    Ionut Radu 5/10
    BOURNEMOUTH RATINGS. Spent the afternoon digging the ball out of the back of the net, even if he could do little about most of them. Getty Images
    BOURNEMOUTH RATINGS. Spent the afternoon digging the ball out of the back of the net, even if he could do little about most of them. Getty Images
  • Tried to carry the game to City breaking out of defence with the ball. Perfectly delivered assist for Sinisterra. PA
    Max Aarons 6/10
    Tried to carry the game to City breaking out of defence with the ball. Perfectly delivered assist for Sinisterra. PA
    Tried to carry the game to City breaking out of defence with the ball. Perfectly delivered assist for Sinisterra. PA
  • Did well to unsettle Haaland as he took on a headed chance in the first half. Otherwise an afternoon to forget. AP
    Lloyd Kelly 5/10
    Did well to unsettle Haaland as he took on a headed chance in the first half. Otherwise an afternoon to forget. AP
    Did well to unsettle Haaland as he took on a headed chance in the first half. Otherwise an afternoon to forget. AP
  • Had a particularly tough time with Doku in the first half. Withdrawn at the break. PA
    Chris Mepham 4/10
    Had a particularly tough time with Doku in the first half. Withdrawn at the break. PA
    Had a particularly tough time with Doku in the first half. Withdrawn at the break. PA
  • Great last-ditch challenge to deny Haaland on stroke of half-time but was given a torrid afternoon by City attack. Getty Images
    Illya Zabarnyi 5/10
    Great last-ditch challenge to deny Haaland on stroke of half-time but was given a torrid afternoon by City attack. Getty Images
    Great last-ditch challenge to deny Haaland on stroke of half-time but was given a torrid afternoon by City attack. Getty Images
  • Stuck to his task defensively and surged forwards when able. AP
    Milos Kerkez 5/10
    Stuck to his task defensively and surged forwards when able. AP
    Stuck to his task defensively and surged forwards when able. AP
  • Nice break forward which unfortunately led to injury as Rodri made strong challenge. Getty Images
    Alex Scott 5/10
    Nice break forward which unfortunately led to injury as Rodri made strong challenge. Getty Images
    Nice break forward which unfortunately led to injury as Rodri made strong challenge. Getty Images
  • Struggled to make an impact with the ball and was given plenty of problems by City's midfield runners. Reuters
    Philip Billing 5/10
    Struggled to make an impact with the ball and was given plenty of problems by City's midfield runners. Reuters
    Struggled to make an impact with the ball and was given plenty of problems by City's midfield runners. Reuters
  • Could have done more as Doku scored the opener and then completely switched off and lost Silva as he arrived to make it 2-0. AP
    Marcus Tavernier 4/10
    Could have done more as Doku scored the opener and then completely switched off and lost Silva as he arrived to make it 2-0. AP
    Could have done more as Doku scored the opener and then completely switched off and lost Silva as he arrived to make it 2-0. AP
  • Peripheral figure in first half but showed some nice touches in linking up with Solanke after the break. Getty Images
    Ryan Christie 5/10
    Peripheral figure in first half but showed some nice touches in linking up with Solanke after the break. Getty Images
    Peripheral figure in first half but showed some nice touches in linking up with Solanke after the break. Getty Images
  • Did his best to hold the ball up and give his side a platform. Hit the post with one effort. PA
    Dominic Solanke 5/10
    Did his best to hold the ball up and give his side a platform. Hit the post with one effort. PA
    Did his best to hold the ball up and give his side a platform. Hit the post with one effort. PA
  • BOURNEMOUTH SUBS. (On for Scott 44'): Unable to stem the tide as City ran riot after the break. EPA
    Joe Rothwell 5/10
    BOURNEMOUTH SUBS. (On for Scott 44'): Unable to stem the tide as City ran riot after the break. EPA
    BOURNEMOUTH SUBS. (On for Scott 44'): Unable to stem the tide as City ran riot after the break. EPA
  • (On for Mepham 45'): Argentine introduced at the break for the struggling Mepham and fared little better. AFP
    Marcos Senesi 5/10
    (On for Mepham 45'): Argentine introduced at the break for the struggling Mepham and fared little better. AFP
    (On for Mepham 45'): Argentine introduced at the break for the struggling Mepham and fared little better. AFP
  • (On for Billing 71'): Worked hard for scant reward. PA
    Antoine Semenyo 5/10
    (On for Billing 71'): Worked hard for scant reward. PA
    (On for Billing 71'): Worked hard for scant reward. PA
  • (On for Tavernier 72'): Took his goal well. Kluivert (on for Solanke 85'): N/A. PA
    Luis Sinisterra 6/10
    (On for Tavernier 72'): Took his goal well. Kluivert (on for Solanke 85'): N/A. PA
    (On for Tavernier 72'): Took his goal well. Kluivert (on for Solanke 85'): N/A. PA