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HART

Able to rely on a strong defence and watch a brilliant attack, but at 2-1 he made a fine, important save from Kolodziejczak's header. 7

SAGNA

Restricted the real threat of Konoplyanka superbly – disciplined display with no need for attacking heroics from the right back 7

KOMPANY

Led by example, hardly missing a header or tackle – and he was at his best when it counted, as Sevilla pressed hardest. 8

OTAMENDI

Could have done better on Sevilla's first goal, but his head did not go down and he made some important interventions 7

KOLAROV

Another defender who did not cover himself in glory on Sevilla's goal, but he played a good supporting role to Sterling 7

FERNANDO

With all that attacking verve, it needed a clear head and stiff sinews in the heart of midfield – he provided them superbly. 8

TOURE

Should have scored, but his all-round game was excellent, oiling the wheels of the faster, slicker players, and dictating pace of the game 8

FERNANDINHO

Made first goal, scored the second, involved in the third, and was simply outstanding in every other facet of his game. World-class 9

NAVAS

Given a great reception by his old club and he repaid them with a fine display, hitting the post and brilliantly setting up Bony's goal 8

STERLING

Sevilla could not cope with his blistering pace and close control – and his finish for the opening goal was class. Excellent display 8

BONY

Scored the goal he desperately needed, and missed a couple of others, but his centre forward play was a key feature of a great win 8

Substitute

DE BRUYNE: (for Sterling 73) Quiet, for him! 6

DELPH: (for Bony 86) no time to mark

DEMICHELIS: (for Fernandinho 90) no time to mark

Not used: Caballero, Clichy, Mangala, Barker

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