A well deserved win .
Kevin de Bruyne’s cool finish and Kelechi Iheanacho’s tap-in after the Belgian hit the post put City in complete control as they outclassed Mourinho’s Rag's for most of the opening 45 minutes.
The Rags were handed a lifeline just before the break when City’s debutant keeper Claudio Bravo summed up his desperately uncertain display by dropping a free-kick to allow Zlatan Ibrahimovic to pull a goal back.
They mounted an aerial siege in front of the Stretford End but City held firm to maintain their position at the top of the table, coming closest to scoring when De Bruyne struck an upright from Leroy Sane’s pass.
For me KdB (motm) , closely followed by Merlin ,Ferny and Otto.
Sagna , Kolorov and Stones put in ‘gritty’ performances. Nolito seems an intelligent player.
Sterling – a bit anonymous , and I won’t mention our keeper.
At the end of a great performance usually people shout ‘Bravo’ – but they did not mean it affectionately.
Kelechi , subbed after his earlier goal. He has a great strike rate in the PL.
The Rags were all physical, huff and puff.
How did Rooney not get sent off for at least 6 fouls.
Imho , overall Clatters did OK – when other refs. would have spoilt the game.