Premier League 2023-24 Match Ratings: Manchester City vs West Ham United, Matchday 38

On the final day of the English Premier League season, Manchester City faced West Ham United at the Etihad stadium. The hosts knew they had the fate in their own hands and needed a win to seal the title today. Any slip-up today might just allow Arsenal to take the title away from them, so it was an important day for the Cityzens.

As  expected, Manchester City started the game with the early possession and got the opener inside three minutes. It was PFA Player of the Year, Phil Foden who slotted the ball into the top left corner. Once again, sixteen minutes later, Foden made sure to increase the lead for the side as he ended a great spell of possession for the hosts. Mohammed Kudus’s epic strike got a goal back for the side in the 42nd minute of the game. Later on, Rodri increased the lead and that sealed the game for the hosts. 

Ratings for the game

Manchester City

Stefan Ortega - 6

The goalkeeper did not have much to do today but whenever called upon, stood up for the hosts. 

Kyle Walker - 7

The skipper was confident at the back and was looking for attacking opportunities whenever he got the chance. 

Ruben Dias - 7.5

The Portuguese centre-back was playing the last man and made sure no attackers went past him at any time. 

Manuel Akanji - 6

The centre-half looked great at the back and lined up a few shots himself in the attack. He was able to deal with the West Ham attacks without much difficulty.

Josko Gvardiol - 7

The left-back was again seen more in the attack and combined well with Doku and other midfielders. 

Rodri - 8.5

Another solid game for the defensive midfielder and it was his play that got Jeremy Doku through and it led to the second goal. He later on sealed the game with a lovely strike as he got the third goal of the game. 

Kevin De Bruyne - 6.5

The playmaker had a decent game and his thunder was more or less stolen by Foden but he looked creative as usual. 

Bernardo Silva - 7

It was his pass that got the first goal for the side in this game and it was a brilliant find found Foden in midfield. 

Phil Foden - 9

The starboy once again came up clutch for his team as he was able to get the early goal for his side. He later on increased the lead for the side and showed why he won the PFA Player of the Year earlier this week.

Erling Haaland - 5

The striker missed a great chance to put his 3-0 up and it was a great opportunity that he squandered. 

Jeremy Doku - 7

His burst of pace on the wing was to create crucial opportunities for the side. He got a great assist for the second goal for the team.

Substitutions: 

Nathan Ake - N/A

Mateo Kovacic - N/A

West Ham United

Alphonse Areola - 7

The goalkeeper was not at fault for the opening two goals as it was slotted right into the corners. He had to make plenty of saves today and looked solid today despite conceding two great goals.

Vladmir Coufal - 6

The full-back was unable to do much against Doku’s pace and other City attacker’s creativity. He looked more effective in counter-attacking situations for the team

Kurt Zouma - 5.5

The centre-back was facing difficulty throughout the game to deal with the constant attacks and should have marked Foden for the second goal.

Konstantinos Mavropanos - 6.5

The Greek international was more solid as compared to his partner and showed calm whenever required as he got some key blocks and interceptions. 

Aaron Cresswell - 5

The centre-half was decent today and got in some key interceptions for the team, but apart from that nothing much to speak about for him.

Emerson - 7

The left wing back looked solid while attacking and was trying to create chances in the opposition half. 

Tomas Soucek - 5.5

The midfielder should have tried to go for the block during the opener but couldn’t come close at all and was partially at fault.

James Ward-Prowse - 4.5

The midfielder was invisible throughout the game and did not get much of the ball throughout the match. 

Mohammed Kudus - 7.5

Even though he did not have much possession of the ball, he looked to take on the City players whenever given the chance. His efforts were rewarded as he scored an overhead kick inside the City box. 

Lucas Paqueta - 6

The playmaker was often seen helping out the defence and at times played at different positions just to help out his team.

Michael Antonio - 6.5

His pace was dealt with ease by the City defenders but was trying his best to get and was later res

Substitutions: 

Edson Alvarez - The defensive midfielder got a yellow card just a few minutes after coming on in place of Emerson.

George Earthy - N/A

Danny Ings - N/A