Man City player ratings vs Sheffield Utd: Rodri only scores big goals! Midfielder gets Kyle Walker and Erling Haaland out of jail as champions splutter to dramatic victory

Ederson (5/10):

Didn't have to face a shot until after the 70th minute. Nearly ran into trouble with a sloppy kick out to Ahmedhodzic but fortunately for him the shot missed the target. Bit shaky dealing with crosses, too.

Kyle Walker (5/10):

Very active going forward and at times took responsibility for getting a goal himself. Undid his good work with a complacent backheel in the area which led to the equaliser.

Ruben Dias (7/10):

Assured on the ball and so hard for Sheffield United to get past.

Nathan Ake (6/10):

Composed on the ball and threw himself about to make blocks when the hosts finally started to attack.

Josko Gvardiol (6/10):

Rarely troubled but still doesn't quite look on the same wavelength as his team-mates.

Mateo Kovacic (7/10):

Very composed, threading everything together smoothly.

Rodri (6/10):

Was having a stinker of a game, misplacing passes and overhitting crosses. But, as in Istanbul, he delivered when it mattered most with a brutal finish.

Bernardo Silva (6/10):

Hit and miss on his return. Dispossessed in his own area but also provided many nice touches and passes.

Julian Alvarez (8/10):

Incisive, on the ball and always a threat. Unlucky not to score at least once and it took some fine saves from Wes Foderingham to prevent him doing so.

Erling Haaland (6/10):

A very poor game by his usual standards. Had a compelling battle with the hosts' centre-backs then wasted his penalty. Made amends by scoring the header but was still very wasteful.

Jack Grealish (7/10):

Always a threat. Found the breakthrough goal with an inviting cross for Haaland to head home.

Phil Foden (N/A:

Came on for the final five minutes and laid the ball off for Rodri's winner.

Juanma Lillo (5/10):

In charge while Guardiola recovers from a back operation. Was not very animated on the sidelines and only made one change.