Inter

3.09

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  25

  13

  3.00

  Julio César

  The Brazilian goalkeeper dominated his area, claimed any crosses that came in the penalty box well and kept his defense organized.

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  8

  24

  3.00

  Luca Caldirola

  The Italian under-21 international worked well with Chivu and Ranocchia, and was tasked with looking after Balotelli for much of the game and he managed competently for the majority, although the City striker probably came out on top in the challenge.

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  17

  20

  3.50

  Cristian Chivu

  The experienced center back had a comfortable game marking Dzeko but was given something to think about when Silva ran at him with the ball. Despite this being a friendly game the Romanian managed to dish out some of his trademark crunching tackles, with Milner on the end of a particularly strong challenge.

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  14

  12

  3.00

  Andrea Ranocchia

  The defender looked calm in possession and showed good awareness alongside Chivu and Caldirola at the back to deal with the movement of Silva and Balotelli.

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  7

  18

  3.00

  Lorenzo Crisetig

  The youngster started positively but was substituted in the 26th for Muntari after picking up a knock.

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  36

  15

  3.50

  Wesley Sneijder

  The much talked about Dutchman had a good game which will no doubt increase the speculation about his future. He looked dangerous in and around the penalty area but he didn’t really test Hart in the City goal. He was replaced by Santon in the second half.

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  28

  13

  3.50

  Dejan Stankovic

  Inter’s captain battled hard against De Jong and Milner in the center of midfield and showed off his passing abilities with some fantastic cross field passes to change the angle of the attacks. He had three efforts in the second half to get his side back in the game but his radar was slightly off and none were able to beat Hart. He was replaced by Mariga in the second half as Inter looked to give some of their squad players a chance.

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  11

  16

  3.00

  Matteo Bianchetti

  The midfielder was neat and comfortable in possession, linked play well and looked dangerous going forward. His defensive work was good and he worked well with Stankovic against the tough-tackling De Jong.

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  22

  14

  3.00

  Goran Pandev

  The experienced forward provided a serious goal threat for the Italians with some good early chances but he drifted out of the game and in the second half he was replaced by Castaignos.

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  31

  12

  3.50

  Eto'o

  The Cameroon international was in top form and his pace and awareness provided City’s defense with problems, he had some good long range efforts but Hart was equal to everything the striker threw at him.

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  13

  17

  3.00

  Ricardo Gabriel Álvarez

  The striker looked lively but found it difficult against the strength of Kompany and Richards. Much was expected of the new signing but he never really had a clear sight of goal, and he was replaced by Pazzini in the 64th minute.

Substitutions

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  10

  15

  3.00

  Davide Santon

  Replaced Sneijder but didn't have much of an impact on the game

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  14

  13

  3.00

  M. Mariga

  Replaced Stankovic and was lively without really causing City and problems

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  16

  19

  2.50

  Sulley Ali Muntari

  Replaced Criseteg early in the game but struggled to really influence the game, his touch looked a little heavy at times but he showed good movement and anticipation to work some neat chances.

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  13

  12

  3.00

  Giampaolo Pazzini

  The young striker replaced Alvarez but didn't threaten the City goal.

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  15

  11

  3.00

  Luc Castaignos

  Replaced Pandev but with the game drifting towards the close he was not heavily involved.

Manchester City

3.20

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  35

  7

  3.00

  Joe Hart

  England’s number was kept busy by the lively Eto’o but he was never really forced to make a crucial save during the first half. He took some chances with when in possession and was lucky not to get caught by Eto’o but his manager was less forgiving and ensured his goalkeeper knew exactly what he thought. He was called into action more in the second half and made an excellent save from a Inter set piece to keep his side’s two goal cushion.

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  35

  4

  3.00

  Aleksandar Kolarov

  Had a busy afternoon against the lively Pandev but he looked to get forward whenever he could and provided some dangerous crosses into the Inter penalty area.

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  35

  6

  3.50

  Vincent Kompany

  Cool, calm and composed in all situations, the City captain just oozes confidence and he strolled through this game without ever looking in trouble. His positioning was excellent and his distribution was neat and accurate which allowed City to build numerous attacks from the back.

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  23

  7

  3.00

  Joleon Lescott

  Handled Eto’o, Pandev and Alvarez well, he used his pace, strength and experience to keep them at bay and provide a solid defense in front of Hart.

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  35

  4

  3.50

  Micah Richards

  The full back was strong in the tackle and showed off his powerful running to provide another option in the attacking third of the pitch. He was kept busy by the introduction of Muntari but

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  63

  14

  3.50

  Mario Balotelli

  Could have opened the scoring in the 3rd minute but he couldn’t divert his header on goal. He was a constant threat to the Inter defense and he did get his goal in the final minute of the first half as he rose to meet a Kolarov corner and powered his header beyond Cesar. He was a bit quieter in the second half and was replaced by Wright-Phillips.

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  35

  6

  3.00

  Nigel De Jong

  The Dutchman had a quiet game in central midfield, everything he did was neat and tidy which allowed the likes of Milner and Toure to push forward and support the front three.

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  106

  4

  4.00

  David Silva

  A live wire for City, his close control and dribbling ability enabled him to create multiple chances for his side. The Spaniards vision with the ball, was replaced by Barry in the second half.

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  42

  7

  3.50

  Yaya Touré

  The midfielder’s engine enabled him to get up and support Dzeko, Silva and Balotelli and he off the ball movement gave Inter plenty to worry about. Was replaced by Suarez with two minutes to go.

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  22

  15

  3.00

  James Milner

  He didn’t show as much energy and drive as we have become used to seeing from the England international but as we are only in preseason that’s not a real surprise. On the few surges forward he did make he posed a threat to the Inter defense but he was not able to get a clear sight at goal to test Cesar. Was replaced by Johnson.

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  60

  11

  3.00

  Edin Dzeko

  The Bosnian striker took a while to get into the game but showed much more energy than he did at times last season and will give City fans encouragement that they may see more from him this season. He thought he had opened the scoring in the 18th minute but his close range finish was ruled out for offside. He did get his goal in the opening minutes of the second half, receiving a pass from Silva before firing the ball home.

Substitutions

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  42

  6

  3.00

  Adam Johnson

  Replaced Milner and looked sharp, he combined with Wright-Phillips in the final minute to add City's third goal and seal the victory.

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  23

  8

  3.00

  Gareth Barry

  Replaced Silva as Mancini looked to get him some game time, he slotted in well but didn't set the game alight.

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  31

  9

  3.00

  Shaun Wright-Phillips

  Replaced Balotelli and was lively, his running caused Inter problems and he was unlucky with a 30 yard effort that was very close.

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  26

  8

  3.00

  Denis Suárez

  The youngster replaced Yaya Toure in the closing minutes but didn't have time to make an impact.