MAN CITY PLAYER RATINGS: Haaland's deadly finishes and KDB made the difference

Manchester City returned top of the Premier League table as Erling Haaland struck twice to sink Everton.

Pep Guardiola's side needed to be patient and it took them 71 minutes to break the deadlock as Everton defended resolutely.

But Haaland's double, taking his tally for the season to 16 league goals, sent City above Liverpool for a few hours at least.

Here are the City ratings from the game at the Etihad courtesy of Adam Shergold.

Ederson

Barely had anything to do as Everton could rarely get out of their own half. Took a little blow early on when Ben Godfrey slid in on him which required medical attention but never really tested. 6

John Stones

Far from his busiest afternoon as he former club struggled to get forward and pose a threat. Composed on the ball when required as City worked the ball out from the back. 6

Ruben Dias

Likewise, was rarely taxed by Everton's forward line. Had a tussle with Dominic Calvert-Lewin by the touchline early on and was able to keep him quiet for the most part. 6

Nathan Ake

Was able to concentrate on supporting City's attack with little to do in defence. Happy to provide a threat from set-pieces, of which there were many with City forcing nine corners. Claimed the assist for Haaland's opener after touching it on to him amid penalty box scramble. 6.5

Manuel Akanji

Like Ake was able to get forward and a goalbound shot just before half-time was blocked by James Tarkowski, which VAR checked for a handball that wasn't given. 6

Rodri

As metronomic as ever in the midfield and helped increase the tempo in the second-half as City pushed for the breakthrough goal. 7

Phil Foden

Involved heavily in the first-half down the right side and tested the Everton defence with a couple of efforts that were well blocked. Faded