Norwich City 3-2 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

#2 Buendia stands out with excellent showing on both ends

Buendia's blossoming partnership with Pukki continued while he shone on both ends of the pitch throughout

We've already witnessed flashes of the Argentine's creative intuition to begin the campaign and reserved his best performance thus far for their toughest opponent.

In little under 450 minutes, he's completed 13 dribbles and key passes apiece as the creator-in-chief within a Norwich side many have tipped for relegation this season. Following this latest showing, only Kevin de Bruyne (5) has more than his four assists while he doesn't shy away from defensive responsibilities either.

Leaving Rodri for dead in transition with a deft skill, that manoeuvre proved pivotal as seconds later, Cantwell was wheeling away to celebrate doubling their lead. His match stats speak for themselves: Five successful dribbles, three key passes (81.3% success rate), two match-winning assists. But equally there was more still - 10 duels won, nine ball recoveries, three completed tackles, one block and clearance.

There were instances second-half where City overwhelmed their hosts with waves of pressure, even two goals down. Buendia was eager to harry them into mistakes, working relentlessly out of possession - highlighting both his awareness and work ethic before being substituted to a standing ovation after sustaining a knock late on.