Manchester City: Player Ratings

It was just more than a victory on Saturday the Blues required. After the lacklustre performance midweek against Lyon in the Champions League, the side needed to show dominance. And that's exactly what they did on a rainy Saturday afternoon in Cardiff. 

A total masterclass in football left me wondering in Neil Warnock was, in some ways, enjoying the football on display. Certainly this was never going to be a game he and his staff would circle as one which could make or break their season. 

So how did the players do in the 5-0 victory? Here are my player ratings for the side who moved to second in the Premier League this weekend:

Manchester City v Lyon: Foe Remembered

International breaks, especially this early in the season, are never a welcomed thing for fans. The Premier League is only four games old, clubs are just starting to get their legs, and it all stops. Fortunately the Premier League will restart again this weekend as Manchester City welcome newly promoted Fulham on Saturday.

For now though, and not something I really enjoy doing, I wish to look beyond that and to the first Champions League game against Lyon. The beginning of the top European club competition is always an exciting time, with the owners making no secret of their desire to lift the trophy. This first game though allows both sides, and both sets of fans a unique opportunity.