Joe Hart 7

Not the return the former City favourite will have wanted. Made an excellent save to deny Aguero from close range in the first half and an even better one from David Silva.

Matt Lowton 6

Given a tough time by Sane in the first half with the German and David Silva’s movement. Battled on gallantly. Took a ball to the face in the second period.

Charlie Taylor 6

Made an excellent sliding block to deny Aguero in the first half and tried to get forward where possible. Did his best defensively.

Ben Mee 6

The Clarets captain made a couple of crucial challenges – including a superb one on Agureo at the end of the first half. Did his best in the face of constant City pressure,

James Tarkowski 6

Had a busy afternoon trying to contain City’s fluid frontline. Did what he could and won a few headers but was occasionally careless in possession.

Aaron Lennon 5

Struggled to get into the contest. One early break could have seen Kompany dismissed but after that he failed to make his mark. Helped out defensively.

Steven Defour 6

Something of a surprise return to the starting XI for the Belgian who worked hard but couldn’t get a foothold in the game. Will be better for the run out.

Jack Cork 6

Made a couple of breaks and was busy in the middle of the park. City had control in the midfield and as a result the midfielder struggled to create an impression.

Johann Berg Gudmundsson 7

Worked really hard to help Lowton out down the right and was bright on the ball when he got it an attacking position, which wasn’t often enough.

Jeff Hendrick 7

Enjoyed a reasonable afternoon. Had the clearest chance when his shot was blocked by Stones in the first half and always looked like providing a spark of creativity.

Sam Vokes 6

Flashed a header over in the first minute when well placed and did his best on his own up front. Not given enough support and was often isolated.

Subs

Chris Wood for Vokes 69

Ashley Westwood for Lennon 69

Ashley Barnes for Defour 75

Subs not used: Tom Heaton, Phil Bardsley, Matej Vydra, Kevin Long.

Manchester City: Ederson; Vincent Kompany, John Stones, Aymeric Laporte; Benjamin Mendy, Fernandinho, David Silva (Phil Foden 75), Bernardo Silva (Kevin De Bruyne 58), Leroy Sane; Sergio Aguero (Gabriel Jesus 66)

Subs not used: Aro Muric, Raheem Sterling, Nicolas Otamendi, Oleksandr Zinchenko.