Hart - A steadier performance than seen of late but not overly tested. 6.5

Zabaleta - Sound performance both defensively and going forward. 6.5

Kolo Toure - Impressive once again and his consistent start continues. 7

Kompany - Getting better and better. His positional play was excellent throughout. 7.5

Bridge - Timely return with Lescott's injury. Helped create the opening goal and always prepared to get forward. 6.5

de Jong - Plenty of bite and made it hard for Salzburg to create. 6.5

Yaya Toure - Not poor by an means but seemed crowded out in a packed midfield. 6

Barry - Back in the side and looked full of energy. 6.5

Silva - In an ideal role for his talents. Full of creativity and invention. Could have added a second. 7.5

Tevez - Lacked a clinical touch in front of goal but still lead the line and tempo. 7

Jo - Hard working performance and got reward with his first goal for two years. 6.5

Subs:

Boyata - Some vital minutes under his belt and looked comfortable at right back. 6.5

Vieira - Shored the midfield further. 6

Wright-Phillips - Little time to make much of an impression. 6