Edin Dzeko – 6
Not a brilliant game for the Bosnian, who looked off the pace before the break and the 27-year-old’s passing was generally pretty woeful.
Sergio Aguero – 6
It was the first game back for the South American following injury and it showed, with Aguero struggling at time but did show flashes of creativity.
Substitutions:
Javi Garcia – 6
Came on for Silva to shore things up in midfield and helped snuff out Sunderland’s attacks alongside Fernandinho.
Jesus Navas – 7
A much better showing from the Spain international than has been true of late and the winger netted the third and final goal to seal the victory.
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