MAN CITY PLAYER RATINGS: Rico Lewis looks at home in Pep Guardiola's side
Manchester City secured their second victory of pre-season with James McAtee and Aymeric Laporte on target in their 2-1 victory over Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in Tokyo.
Pep Guardiola’s side took a first-half lead through McAtee after Julian Alvarez’s effort had deflected into the youngster’s path, with Rico Lewis having been key in the build-up.
Substitute Mathys Tel drew Bayern level in the 83rd minute, tapping into the net after Ederson had denied Leon Goretzka.
Thomas Tuchel’s side were only briefly back on level terms with Laporte firing City back into the lead from the six yard box, following a pass from Phil Foden.
Mail Sport's Jack Gaughan was in Tokyo to assess the City's players in the high-profile pre-season clash.
MANCHESTER CITY
EDERSON 6.5 - Completed a couple of decent saves when Bayern broke and distribution was strong on the whole.
KYLE WALKER 7 - Must have felt somewhat awkward given Bayern’s interest in signing him but acquitted himself well.
JOHN STONES 7.5 - It’s obvious he enjoys the unusual role and continues to stamp his mark on matches with ease.
RUBEN DIAS 7 - Looks really up for doing this all over again. Tough ask marshalling the back line alone and relishes the challenge.
NATHAN AKE 6.5 - Big block from a Jamal Musiala shot; later took what seemed a bang on the ankle and replaced.
RICO LEWIS 8 - Looks at home wherever he plays. Still learning and will make mistakes but offers lots in midfield or full back.
MATEO KOVACIC 7 - Moved through the thirds with purpose while happy to slow play down. Looks like a Pep Guardiola midfielder.
BERNARDO SILVA 6.5 - Tidy when he hugged the right-hand touchline and links play nicely when moving inside.
JAMES MCATEE 7 - Couldn’t miss with his tap-in but the
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