Man City 2-1 Bournemouth: How the players rated
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Starting XI:
Djordje Petrovic: A diving save at full stretch denied both Haaland and Semenyo but beaten late on by Guehi and Gvardiol. 6
Adam Smith: The skipper kept Semenyo under lock and key throughout the game. 6
Antonio Silva: The Portuguese debutant looked comfortable as a ball-playing centre-half and showed he can mix it with the rough stuff against Haaland. Looks like being another shrewd signing but was yellow-carded for dissent. 7
James Hill: Continued his excellent form from last season by putting in a solid performance in the heart of the Bournemouth defence. 6
Adrien Truffert: Covered his centre-backs well to deny Haaland in the first half. 6
Alex Scott: A star in the making. The midfielder showcased why he has been linked with a move to City, displaying sublime composure on the ball throughout. 8
Lewis Cook: Nothing flashy, just a hardworking cog in Bournemouth's well-oiled machine. A real team player. 7
Marcus Tavernier: Coolly converted the opener at the back post to stun the home supporters and narrowly curled wide before half-time. 8
Justin Kluivert: Bournemouth's pacy frontline caused City issues and Kluivert was another menace. Unlucky not to score. 6
Rayan: Full of running and played a major part in the goal. Forced Donnarumma into a good save at his near post. 7
Evanilson: Picked out Tavernier perfectly with his low cross but was booked too. 6
Substitues:
Tyler Adams (on 75, Cook): 5
Daniel Jebbison (on 75, Evanilson): Forced Donnarumma into a good save after coming on. 6
Alex Toth (on 75, Kluivert): 5
Ben Gannon-Doak (on 89, Rayan): 5
