City v Norwich: Player ratings

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HART – One fine save from a first half free kick but otherwise didn’t have to work too hard 7
LOGAN – Got forward well from his right back slot but needs a bit more composure on crosses 6

ONUOHA – Hardly troubled alongside the skipper and always posed a threat at set pieces 6

DUNNE – Asked boss to play and was usual reliable self which is more than could be said for some 6

BALL – Like Logan on the other side of the field managed to get forward but wasted some crosses 6

IRELAND – Gave the ball away too often for his own good even if he did then win it back 5

FERNANDES – Unable to provide the platform for the front two to open up the plucky visitors 5

GEOVANNI – The one shining light who brought game to life with the ball at his educated feet 8

SUN – The midfield battle was too equal for the home side’s liking and he struggled to dominate 5

SAMARAS – Tried both wings with limited success. One good shot, one good cross and one superb goal 7

BIANCHI – If he wants to usurp Mpenza from the first choice side then he will have to do better than this 5

SUBS:

ETUHU (for Fernandes 67) – looked lively and great pass for goal 7

EVANS (for Geovanni 80) – was busy enough on debut 5

NOT USED: Isaksson, Dabo and Williamson

GOAL: City – Samaras (89)

BOOKING: Norwich – Spillane (71)

NORWICH: Marshall, Otsemobor, Croft, Cureton, Brown, Lappin, Russell, Jarvis, Murray, Spillane, Doherty. Not used: Gilks, Strihavka, Martin, Eagle, Cave-Brown.

ATTENDANCE: 20,938

REFEREE: Andre Marriner (West Midlands) – hardly a difficult game to control 6