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Costel Pantilimon (40)
A smart save from Pilkington aside, the big Romanian was untroubled in goal as Joe Hart’s replacement.
Pablo Zabaleta (16)
Didn’t have to do much other than keep possession, which he did well with a 86 per cent pass accuracy rate.
Gael Clichy (54)
Won five out of seven headed duels to prevent Norwich from gaining a foothold in the game.
Martin Demichelis (49)
Had little to do at the back but won two tackles and maintained a 91 per cent pass accuracy rate.
Matija Nastasic (79)
His header led to City’s third, which will be recorded as an own goal, and was dominant in defence with four headed duel wins.
Fernandinho (42)
Utterly composed in the centre of the park with 91 per cent pass completion. Also recorded a 100 per cent success rate in tackles and headers.
Yaya Toure (117)
A force of nature as he played a key part in City’s fourth goal, and completed 93 per cent of his 117 passes.
Samir Nasri (105)
Threatened throughout with four crosses finding their target in addition to four successful take ons.
David Silva (70)
A superb strike for City’s second, he completed 91 per cent of his passes.
Alvaro Negredo (41)
Did little in the buildup but finished off a flowing move with aplomb for City’s fourth.
Sergio Aguero (96)
A majestic performance as he tortured Norwich’s defence with four key passes.
Subs:
Edin Dzeko (48)
An excellent turn and finish for City’s seventh and final goal.
James Milner (1)
Had little time to impress.
Jesus Navas (22)
An excellent assist for Dzeko’s goal.
John Ruddy (-114)
A nightmare afternoon for the goalkeeper, he flapped at a few crosses and was guilty of some poor goalkeeping on the whole.
Russell Martin (-40)
Made three successful tackles as he tried to stem the City tide, but his efforts were in vain.
Martin Olsson (-32)
Did nothing of note in a extremely poor performance, with only one tackle recorded.
Michael Turner (-37)
Made two tackles but couldn’t get close enough to his tormentor-in-chief Aguero.
Sebastian Bassong (-32)
Managed eight clearances but failed to deal with City’s attack.
Bradley Johnson (-7)
Scored an unfortunate own goal, and his display was left wanting.
Steven Whittaker (-3)
Lost four out of six headed duels.
Jonny Howson (9)
Kept the ball well enough with a 94 per cent pass completion rate.
Leroy Fer (9)
A peripheral figure, although he did maintain a 90 per cent pass accuracy.
Anthony Pilkington (2)
Three successful take ons outlined his constant threat but he couldn’t make an impact on the scoreline.
Gary Hooper (-3)
Ploughed a lone furrow with no shots on goal.
Subs:
Johan Elmander (14)
Missed a sitter shortly after coming on.
Josh Murphy (-2)
Failed to make an impact.
