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HART

Couldn't be faulted for the goals and kept Arnautovic out for what would have been a killer goal. City's best player in difficult conditions. 6

SAGNA

Lucky that he didn't have a Shaqiri to deal with, but he did not cover himself in glory defensively, and offered nothing going forward. 4

DEMICHELIS

The fact that his best years are behind him was cruelly exposed by the lively Stoke forwards. Constantly mugged by Shaqiri, Bojan and Arnautovic. 3

OTAMENDI

Has been City's best defender in recent weeks, but with the rest of the back four crumbling uncontrollably it was inevitable that he would be dragged down. 5

KOLAROV

Shocking defending for the two Stoke goals in the first half, and at the other end his commitment and crossing was abysmal – Clichy was a better bet. 3

FERNANDO

Pantomime villain of the day. “He's behind you!” they all shouted, but given he runaround by Shaqiri and Co. How he survived substitution is unknown. 3

FERNANDINHO

Big surprise that he was the man to make way for Delph – a decision greeted by huge boos from City fans. At least he was trying. 6

DE BRUYNE

Another big name who went missing on an unpleasant day, a shadow of the man who has lit City up this season – but he came closest to scoring. 4

SILVA

The fans were unhappy when he was hauled off, but to be honest this was his worst performance in living memory – constantly gave the ball away. 4

STERLING

The contrast with Shaqiri at the other end was to obvious – his passing and crossing were off, control poor and goal threat non-existent. 4

BONY

Catalogue of horrors from him, and his lack of mobility gave the Stoke defenders an easy rid on a day when they needed to be pressed hard. 3

Subs

DELPH : (for Fernandinho 56) Forced improvement. 6

KELECHI : (for Bony 56) At least he worked. 6

NAVAS : (for Silva 62) Made no impression. 5