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Man City player ratings vs Juventus: Erling Haaland is a bully - striker finishes off Old Lady after Rayan Ait-Nouri and Jeremy Doku star in goal fest, but what was Ederson doing?

Erling Haaland was in a ruthless mood as Manchester City destroyed Juventus 5-2 to make it three wins out of three at the Club World Cup and top Group G in emphatic fashion.

City got off to a flying start when the excellent Rayan Ait-Nouri played an incisive pass into the feet of Jeremy Doku, who flashed his shot into the bottom corner. That positive start was undone only a few minutes later by a horrendous kick out from Ederson. Teun Koopmeiners scooped up the Brazilian's loose pass and bulldozed his way into the City area before slipping the ball under the goalkeeper's body and inside the near post.

But the fun and games had only just begun as City retook the lead thanks to a comical own goal from Pierre Kalulu. The defender had a very simple task in sweeping away Matheus Nunes' cut-back yet with no one near him he sent the ball straight into his own net.

City were already cruising and had the luxury of bringing Haaland on at half-time. The Norwegian bundled in another Nunes cross to make it 3-1 and then sparked the fourth goal by bulldozing his way into the area, with Phil Foden tapping in. But City saved the best goal until last, a brutally hit long-range strike from Savinho which thundered in off the crossbar.

Dusan Vlahovic, who had missed a sitter in the first half, reduced the deficit to three goals but it barely recovered any dignity for his side, who had been utterly schooled by City.

GOAL rates Man City's players from the Camping World Stadium...

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    Goalkeeper & Defence

    Ederson (4/10):

    His botched pass was naive and sloppy and another sign that he is a weak link for City. Gains a mark for his quick reaction to Vlahovic's attempt to lob him in the second half.

    Matheus Nunes (8/10):

    A fine display which sent a message to Guardiola that he can do a good job at right-back amid reports City are looking to sign Wesley or Tino Livramento. Defended his flank well but stood out most for his attacking play, notching two assists.

    Manuel Akanji (5/10):

    Had little to worry about for most of the game as City were so dominant although he lost sight of Vlahovic as Juve got their consolation goal.

    Ruben Dias (6/10):

    A comfortable performance patrolling the defence, often pressing high up the pitch.

    Rayan Ait-Nouri (8/10):

    Showed he meant business with his trickery leading to Bernardo's chance. Followed it up with his incisive pass to Doku. Another strong display which vindicates City's decision to buy him and revert to having attacking full-backs.

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    Midfield

    Tijjani Reijnders (8/10):

    Built on his impressive debut against Wydad Casablanca with another commanding display. Had a good understanding with Rodri and was the driving force behind Haaland's goal with a sumptuous no-look pass to Nunes.

    Rodri (8/10):

    A hugely encouraging first start in nine months. Controlled the play with a dominant presence all over the pitch until he was taken off in the 66th minute.

    Bernardo Silva (7/10):

    Gave a reminder of the threat he used to pose in the final third. Could have scored the opener but kept on probing Juve with a regular supply of balls into the channels and behind the defence.

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    Attack

    Savinho (7/10):

    Looked lively throughout and grew in confidence as the game progressed, culminating in his truly ridiculous strike - with his weaker foot.

    Omar Marmoush (6/10):

    Played an active role in City's dominant first half with aggressive pressing and clever movement. Smashed a free-kick against a wall but went far closer just before the break with a swerving strike tipped away by Di Gregorio.

    Jeremy Doku (8/10):

    His dribbling always had Juve on edge and he got the ball rolling with a stunning move and finish. Taken off in the 66th minute but he had already done his part.

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    Subs & Manager

    Erling Haaland (7/10):

    Made sure of the victory with a monstrous display from the bench. His goal was scruffy but his presence alone did half of the damage while his powerful run through the defence sparked the chaos leading to the fourth goal.

    Phil Foden (6/10):

    Scored his second goal of the tournament with a tap-in.

    Ilkay Gundogan (6/10):

    Kept City's play flowing after replacing Rodri.

    Rayan Cherki (6/10):

    There was little more to do when he came on as City knew the game was done and he couldn't get in on the act.

    Nico O'Reilly (6/10):

    Had a comfortable 15 minute cameo.

    Pep Guardiola (8/10):

    Not starting Haaland but bringing him on at half-time to kill Juve off was a smart move. So too was starting Rodri but taking him off swiftly. This was a statement performance which further outlined their intentions to go all the way.