Bettor.com rates the Citizens who failed to grind out three points against a resolute Hammers side at Upton Park.
Manchester City:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joe-Hart-c18699: 6.5/10
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 stopper had nothing to for the majority of the ninety minutes but retained his focus when needed. Will surely have been frustrated by his side’s inability to put the ball in the back of the net after keeping majority of possession.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vincent-Kompany-c36184: 7/10
Following a below par start to the campaign, the Belgian seems to have recovered well and managed to do his duties efficiently while dealing with Andy Carroll. Although he may be used to playing with Jolean Lescott, his partnership with Matija Nastasic was
equally impressive, with the duo keeping West Ham out with ease.
Gael Clichy: 6/10
Despite his consistent bombarding down the left flank, the Frenchman is still a liability due to his questionable defending and was left reeling when http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Yossi-Benayoun-c37520 took advantage of him and hit Hart’s post with an unlucky shot.
Matija Nastasic: 7.5/10
The talented Serbian may not be the most experienced player http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mancini-c23323 has at his disposal, but his superior defending and position frustrated the Londoners, while he kept a check on Carroll for the majority of the game.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kolo-c21278 Toure: 5.5/10
A lonely figure at the back, the Ivorian succumbed to the relentless pressure on the flanks and also deserved a dressing down for not going forward. A clear liability, the player seems past his http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 prime and now deserves to move on if he can’t perform
consistently.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Samir-Nasri-c32360: 7/10
Handed a start in the middle of the park, the French International repaid his manager’s faith with an assured performance and conducting the tempo of the game with brilliant fluidity and passing.
Yaya Toure: 6.5/10
The Ivorian giant was nowhere at his majestic best and instead of going for his usual ‘Gung-ho’ attitude, preferred to soak up pressure and allowed his teammates to work, something which resulted in a drab affair at the Boleyn Ground.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gareth-Barry-c14423: 6/10
Was handed the easiest chance of the entire ninety minutes from a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-c8346 Tevez cross, but he spurned it, much to the dismay of his manager, who relying on the team to emerge with three points from a tough encounter.
Eden Dzeko: 5/10
Played as an unorthodox winger, the Bosnian struggled to keep himself on the flank and often tried to cut inside, which eventually saw him beaten to the ball for good measure.
Carlos Tevez: 8/10
Shone the brightest amongst his teammates upon his return to London but was desperately let down by the men around him, who weren’t able to finish off the chances he created.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mario-Balotelli-c23937: 5/10
Like Dzeko, he was completely unlike his usual self whilst playing on the left and missed some key chances to give his side the advantage.
Substitutes:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Scott-Sinclair-c32675: 5/10
Considering his potential on the wing, he should have been given the nod ahead of Dzeko or Balotelli, as his crossing could have come in handy for the Blues.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javi-García-c18016: 5/10
Will offer his manager more choices in midfield, but with this kind of performance he is unlikely to be given a start soon and will continue on the bench.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergio-c33030 Aguero: 5/10
The Argentine had some decent attempts on goal, but he failed to find the all important goal his side were craving, leading to a disspointing experience overall.
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