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Hart – Excellent handling for the most part when shots were fired in but he missed one cross, flapping unsuccessfully, only to be saved by defenders behind him – 6 Richards – He looked woefully unfit when he returned recently but this was a much better, stronger, more complete performance. Sharp to the tackle, powerful [...]

Hart – A very comfortable afternoon for him. Barely tested but when he was, he made sure to be a safe and reliable pair of hands – 6 Zabaleta – Given a few troubles by the movement and dribbling skills of Hernandez but improved as the game wore on and his bursts down the right were [...]

Hart – Suffered a back spasm just moments before his blooper that gifted the visitors a last-minute consolation, but with all three City subs used he was forced to stay on. Otherwise barely called upon – 5 Zabaleta – Jarvis was a tricky customer and he had the better of Zabaleta on occasions, the Argentinean [...]

Hart – Off his line very quickly in the first half to smother an effort from Walker. Helpless for all the goals conceded and will feel a touch bemused that he let in three despite not being worked a great deal – 6 Zabaleta – A reassuring presence for the most part down the right, [...]

Hart – Made one superb and crucial stop to deny Di Santo, racing off his line and spreading himself well – 7 Richards – Great to see him back after such a lengthy absence but it had the feel of a rushed return. He looked unfit, struggling to offer an attacking outlet down the right [...]