Ederson: Cruyff made a ridiculous turn 30 yards from goal that made you think of the high wire he plays on after making a great block in the first half. 7

Walker: Despite not moving forward as frequently due to the formation, he still displayed his recently discovered attacking ability. 8

Dias: Despite having a difficult time keeping up with Bukari’s pace and getting burned in the goal, he emerged victorious from the contest. 7

Ake: was calm while holding the ball and made appearances in effective attacking positions to trouble the opposition. 7

Gomez: He made a surprising left-back start, but he held his own and fizzed several excellent balls into the area. 7

Rodri is one of City’s top attacking threats and did a great job of converting his goal. 8

Nunes: In his first start for City, he did a lot of things correctly while still learning on the job. 7

Alvarez: He scored an incredible first goal and then earned his luck with a game-winning second goal. 9

Silva: Despite not playing poorly and not seeming injured, he was substituted before halftime. 6

Foden had a fantastic game, crawling all over the forward line, but fell short with the decisive pass or shot. 7

Haaland: Just like on Saturday, he missed a number of excellent opportunities. Nottingham Forest has cause for concern. 6

Doku is inserted in place of Silva (43). He had a lot of enthusiasm and was willing to challenge defenders, which almost resulted in a goal. 7

Akanji (for Gomez, 58) aided in settling the city when it was still at a vulnerable point. 7

Phillips (in place of Rodri, 83)

Bobb put the keeper to the test (for Foden, 83). 6

(For Dias, 83) Lewis

Ortega, Carson, and Gvardiol weren’t used.