Manchester Citywere eyeing a repeat of the performance againstSunderland (their only away win of the season). I went into the game predicting a 2-0 lo s, but the blue boys amazed me with their team ethic and work rate. Ive not really got too much to say, other than well done chaps!HERE ARE MY PLAYER RATINGS FROM THE GAME>>>Shay Given (GK)Shay didnt put a foot wrong all game, Ernie Banks Jersey wasting some valuable seconds at the end and making a smart save from the giant Fellaini after half-time which probably kept us in the game. Other than that save, there were no major saves he had to make, one 20 yard effort from Saha early on, but that was just a regulation save which he makes all day long in training. Looked pumped up as he wrapped his fists around the neck ofGosling towards the end of the game, who had just committed a tackle on him! Pleasing performance! 8Micah Richards (RB) Micah did an unusally good job today, until he got injured. At first glances, the injury looked similar to that of Alan Smith (when playing for United) when hecharged down a John Arne Riise shot and broke his leg. I feared for the worst, but fortunately he was ableto hobble off, unlike Jagielka who needed the stretcher. Never looked troubled today, looked sound, and reports of a bust upwith Sparky certainly did not show. Much improved, I hope he keeps it up.7.5Richard Dunne (CB) Good, solid as a rock performance by the big man. Dealt with the forwards well and with confidence. Although he did almost score an own goal to take him to the top of the leader board! Showed real focus and got the team organised effectively. 7.5Nedum Onouha (CB) Did a very very good David Bote Jersey job at the heart of the City defense, especially in dealing with aerial threats. His concentration is simply impeccable and his timing is supreme. His speed is an area of his game which puts him ahead of most players and gives him the chance to make a last ditch tackle. That was certainly evident today, but he also showed some tidy leadership skills, telling people where to go for set pieces and also his shouting/communication was sound.8.5Wayne Bridge(LB) Didnt actually see much of Bridge today, but he had a very sound game. Did well to cover the cla sy Robinho and did well when defending against a strong Everton team. Was committed ( as ever), picked the right pa s and his heading was excellent. Good game! 7.5Nigel de Jong (CM) Did superbly well once Vinnie had dropped back to CB. His style of play complemented Irelands attacking nature very well.He never wimps outof a tackle but the only thing which let him down today was Kosuke Fukudome Jersey his occasional stray pa s due to thelack of communication.However it was nice to see him have a pop at goal every now and again which shows us what a talented player we have in our team, he has all round capabilites.7Stephen Ireland(CM) Simply stunning. Ran back and forth for the whole 97 minutes and played some astonishingly good football with the likes of Robinho. His pa sing is amazing and the runs he makes are just fantastic. Hope he wins Young PFA Player of the Year, and I hope he doesnt go to a bigger and better team. Top quality performance today.9Vincent Kompany (CM) A very brave performance, especiallyas he was marking his Belgian counterpart Fellaini!He is just so calm, cool and collected in po se sion which adds real stability to the City team, something which is really needed. He is the back-bone. Some crunching tackles on the likes of Osman really put the game in Citys favour. It made Everton fear us, they were timid and afraid to attack. Job well done.7.5Elano (RM) Sent Robinho through numerous times and played some delightful football in midfield. Didnt look as good as we have recently seen him, but that would just be incredibly hard to ask! Some balls were wayward, others were divine! You never know what you will get with these Brazilians, and thats what makes the moments when they produce somethingextraordinary out of the hat so fantastic!7Robinho (LM) Robbie was spat at by the Everton crowd which is an absolute disgrace. He was magnificent today, hope to see more of that at Old Trafford. He ran at defenders, looked lively on the ball, always found the right pa s, tracked back and blocked a vital shot with 20 odd minutes to go. He really wanted to win today which is just sensational for someone like him. Usually he picks and chooses which games he is going to play well in, but he turned up and we saw the real Robinho.An outstanding shift from the Brazilian. Some good early distribution complementedIrelands dominance of the midfield. Created one and scored one cracker! Although my only criticism (which is why he gets 9.9) he should have scored Blank Jersey 3 more! 9.9Felipe Caicedo (ST) Largely ineffective in the game, often very greedy whilst in po se sion, shooting when there was a perfectly good pa s to Elano on the right. Very wasteful in that respect. Certainly no lack of effort, but just a shame there is a lack of skill and ability. Im fine with young strikers having a chance, but surely nows the time for a change Hughes? Give someone else a chance who will offer something more vitallikeI dont knowa goal?3.5Referee (Alan Wiley) Very sound job 8Manager (Mark Hughes) From the first blow of the whistle, the team looked pumped up, ready to give it their best shot and not pre-destined for defeat which makes a nice change. His tactics looked good, a man on the post for corners (which we need) and some effective counter attacking play. 8.5Subs Gelson Fernandes (CM) Came on for the injured Richards and slotted in for Sammy Sosa Jersey Kompany. He doesnt have the same physical prescence but he did a joob job and his energy got us going numerous times.Martin Petrov(LM) Game on for the unimpre sive Caicedo, not a huge impact, but kept the ball when nece sary!Ched Evans(ST) Late on in the game he headed away a cornerLEGEND My City Man of The Match goes to >>>ROBINHO (shortly followed by Superman)MyVillains >>>Felipe Caicedo (for just being so ineffective)SUPER TEAM EFFORT!