Manchester United

4-2-3-1

David de Gea Helpless for Silva’s goal and unlucky for the third. Could he have stood up better to Mahrez? 6

Aaron Wan-Bissaka United’s best defender, for whatever that is worth. Held Sterling up and got forward. 6

Victor Lindelöf Run ragged all night, conceding possession cheaply before the second goal and never getting close to City. 3

Phil Jones Little better than his central defensive partner as he showed no semblance of ability to stem flow. 4

Brandon Williams Could not handle City’s right-sided overloads and took a tumble in run-up to the third goal. 4

Andreas Pereira Could only improve on a nightmare first half and showed some better touches after the break. 5

Fred Little more than a bystander for long periods until City slackened off and gave up space. 5

Daniel James Tried to cause problems with his pace but never really had a chance to run at City’s defence. 5

Jesse Lingard Recent illness offers a degree of mitigation for an absent first half whose highlight was a yellow card. 4

Marcus Rashford Goal breathed some life into the tie and was reward for persevering amid slim pickings. 6

Mason Greenwood Smart assist for Rashford and made a few intelligent touches but had little chance to shine. 6

Substitutes Nemanja Matic (for Lingard 45) 6, Angel Gomes (for James 64) 6, Anthony Martial (for Greenwood 81) 6

Manchester City

4-1-4-1

Claudio Bravo Had few opportunities to silence his critics but distributed the ball accurately enough. 6

Kyle Walker Freed up to perform at his rampaging best, assisting Silva and causing numerous problems. 8

Fernandinho Mopped up expertly when required and stepped out well to set moves in train from the back. 7

Nicolás Otamendi Did not really know where Rashford was for United’s goal and they will regret not isolating him more. 6

Benjamin Mendy Uncertain in possession during the opening moments but became as assured as anyone in blue. 7

Rodri Oozed control and stability in the first half but switched off a few times as United improved. 7

Riyad Mahrez Finished clinically to put City well clear and struck an upright later. Touch sublime throughout. 9

Ilkay Gündoğan Like Rodri he allowed his level to drop after half-time, but was integral to City’s earlier dominance. 8

Kevin De Bruyne Replaced after taking a late blow but his work was done in a characteristically dynamic showing. 8

Raheem Sterling His failure to score was the only blemish on City’s first half. Miscued and looked hesitant near goal. 7

Bernardo Silva A breathtaking first-half display brought a scorching goal and wonderful assist for Mahrez’s second. 9

Substitutes Gabriel Jesus (for De Bruyne 80) 6, Phil Foden (for Mahrez 87) 6