FW Kelechi Iheanacho – 5/10
Ineffective in the first half, it seems clear that Iheanacho is not the No. 2 forward Pellegrini was looking for. When Sterling replaced him less than ten minutes into the second half, the entire match changed.
FW Wilfried Bony – 7.5/10
Hard time properly grading Bony. On one hand he was nearly impossible to defend, on the other hand, he struggled to place his shots. But the ends justified the means and Bony could not be stopped.
Substitutes:
Raheem Sterling – 9/10
Sterling’s ball instincts were crucial in getting the game-winning goal. Had the Norwich defender not illegally put his hands up to block the shot, Sterling no doubt would have recorded a goal.
Fernando – 5/10
Not a great 20 minutes for Fernando who drew a yellow card and conceded a crucial foul that could have ended in disaster.
Martin Demichelis – 5/10
Late substitute, little contribution of note.