Manchester City

2.61

• 
  7

  5

  3.00

  Joe Hart

  Had nothing to do for the entire contest, a quiet afternoon for the England man.

• 
  13

  3

  3.50

  Pablo Zabaleta

  An energetic display from the full-back, who endeavoured to create chances at every opportunity.

• 
  10

  3

  3.00

  Kolo Toure

  Rarely troubled defensively, handled the physical threat of Pogrebnyak well.

• 
  11

  3

  2.50

  Matija Nastasic

  Little to do from a defensive standpoint, looked to get forward whenever possible and was a threat from set-pieces.

• 
  16

  4

  3.00

  Karim Rekik

  A decent debut from the Dutchman, never troubled defensively and appeared dangerous on the attack.

• 
  8

  4

  2.00

  Javi García

  Dictated the play well in midfield but was never able to create anything of note.

• 
  12

  3

  3.00

  Gareth Barry

  An efficient display from the midfielder, who always ensured that his side retained possession well, and added the killer touch with his late header.

• 
  10

  3

  2.50

  David Silva

  Was well shackled by Reading and was unable to deliver to the standard expected of him.

• 
  6

  5

  2.00

  Yaya Touré

  A disappointing display from the Ivorian, who had little impact on the game.

• 
  11

  4

  3.00

  Sergio Agüero

  Linked up well with Tevez and always posed the Reading defence a myriad of problems.

• 
  9

  5

  3.00

  Carlos Tévez

  Nearly netted from the best chance of the game early in the first half and looked to be City's most likely goalscorer until being substituted.

Substitutions

• 
  1

  1

  1.50

  James Milner

  Had little time to have an impact and was ineffective when introduced.

• 
  1

  4

  1.50

  Scott Sinclair

  Never really created anything of note in another poor display.

• 
  16

  0

  3.00

  Edin Dzeko

  Appeared to breathe new life into City in the second half and came close to scoring on a number of occasions.

Reading

2.65

• 
  7

  2

  4.00

  Adam Federici Top of the Match

  An excellent display from the Reading keeper, who produced some fine saves to keep City at bay until Barry's late winner.

• 
  1

  0

  3.00

  Chris Gunter

  The better of the two Reading full-backs, Gunter nullified much of the threat down the left flank in what was an assured performance.

• 
  0

  0

  3.00

  Alex Pearce

  Defended heroically and almost gave the Royals the lead early in the second half.

• 
  0

  0

  3.00

  Adrian Mariappa

  A fine defensive performance from the former Watford man, who played well under intense pressure from the home side.

• 
  0

  0

  2.00

  Ian Harte

  Struggled to deal with Pablo Zabaleta, but offered something of a threat in an attacking sense.

• 
  0

  0

  3.00

  Jem Karacan

  The midfielder produced a faultless display before eventually being substituted.

• 
  0

  0

  3.50

  Mikele Leigertwood

  Tireless, did his level best to deny David Silva time and space and succeeded for much of the contest.

• 
  0

  1

  1.50

  Jobi McAnuff Flop of the Match

  Had little chance to create anything going forward and was reduced to defensive duties, which he performed well.

• 
  2

  0

  3.00

  Jimmy Kebe

  Reading's main outlet going forward, the winger was always a threat on the counter.

• 
  0

  0

  3.50

  Jay Tabb

  Workmanlike display, Tabb harried the City midfield constantly and deserves high praise for his display.

• 
  2

  0

  2.50

  Pavel Pogrebnyak

  Deprived of service for much of the game but never gave up and was a nuisance throughout.

Substitutions

• 
  1

  1

  1.00

  Nicky Shorey

  At fault for the winning goal after being overpowered by Barry.

• 
  1

  0

  1.50

  Danny Guthrie

  Created very little but retained possession well in midfield.