Leicester City 1-0 Manchester City: Player ratings as Kelechi Iheanacho penalty seals second title for Foxes | Community Shield 2021

Manchester City Player Ratings

City couldn't make their possession count

Zack Steffen - 8/10

Steffen was forced into action a couple of times in the opening stanza and did well to safeguard the net. His best piece of action was obviously keeping out Vardy's effort just before half-time.

What a save, Zack Steffen 😵 pic.twitter.com/ZFpK7Czu5W

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 7, 2021

Joao Cancelo - 6.5/10

He too endured a difficult first-half, struggling to contain Harvey Barnes and looking well off the pace. But the Portuguese gained his ground after the break and created a few decent chances too.

Ruben Dias - 7.5/10

Among the few shining lights for Manchester City on the day, Dias was composed in possession and completed 93% of his passes. He dominated aerial duels, completed four clearances and blocked three shots.

Nathan Ake - 5/10

Ake was having a good evening before everything started to unravel. He was beaten by Vardy towards the end of the first-half and then brought down Iheanacho inside the area to concede the penalty which eventually settled the contest.

Benjamin Mendy - 7.5/10

A very good performance from the Frenchman, who defended with all his might, kept Edozie in check on the flanks and even had the time to drive forward and lay a few good crosses.

Ilkay Gundogan - 7/10

He got Manchester City's only shot on target in the first-half with a good free-kick and created one good chance for Edozie which the youngster wasted, before skying a chance of his own after the break.

Fernandinho - 7/10

Manchester City's captain was strong on the ball and read the game brilliantly. The only downside though was that he lost possession a total of 16 times. Also lucky not to have gotten sent off despite pelting the choicest of insults at the referee.

Cole Palmer - 6/10

The 19-year-old youngster worked hard off the ball but struggled to create anything of note on it.

Riyad Mahrez - 7/10

The former Leicester City man was active against his old club, proving to be a real menace down the right flank. He missed a one-on-one chance in the first-half but was otherwise good.

Ferran Torres - 5/10

Starting through the center as Manchester City's main striker, Torres struggled to get involved in the match and didn't make a single attempt at goal, let alone find the back of the net.

Samuel Edozie - 7/10

The youngster exuded confidence and was electric on the left wing. He did well off the ball but couldn't get past Pereira, and was eventually subbed off for Jack Grealish.

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Substitutes

Rodri - 6.5/10

The Spaniard came on for Gundogan after the hour mark and played well.

Jack Grealish - 6/10

The big man made his Manchester City debut and looked dangerous going forward, but couldn't bury the only chance he received. His link-up with Silva was promising.

Jack Grealish in action with Manchester City for the first time 🌟 pic.twitter.com/DZbDhGWdUz

— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 7, 2021

Ben Knight - 6/10

Manchester City's youngster came on for the ineffective Torres and barely made a difference himself.

Bernardo Silva - 7/10

Manchester City's attacking shape improved only after Silva came on as the Portuguese star made a huge positive impact.