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The Manchester City vs Norwich City player ratings tell the story of a one-sided English Football League Cup tie, with Manchester City winning 5-0 on 17 September 2026. Floyd Samba was the standout performer on the night, finishing with a match rating of 8.98.
Manchester City vs Norwich City Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Floyd Samba was the best performer of the match, rated 8.98 after scoring a match-high two goals.
- Manchester City’s rated players averaged 7.51, with four players rated 8.0 or higher and eight rated 7.0 or higher.
- Norwich City’s rated players averaged 6.03, with no player reaching either the 8.0 or 7.0 threshold.
- Rayan Aït-Nouri was the second-highest-rated player on the pitch, with an 8.6 rating built on a match-high two assists.
- Ruairi McConville was the lowest-rated player in the match, finishing on 5.46.
Manchester City vs Norwich City Player Ratings
| Manchester City | Rating | Norwich City | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samba | 9.0 | Field | 6.6 |
| Aït-Nouri | 8.6 | Kvistgaarden | 6.5 |
| Elias | 8.5 | Musaba | 6.4 |
| Cherki | 8.2 | Toure | 6.3 |
| Bouaddi | 7.7 | Schwartau | 6.3 |
| McAidoo | 7.6 | Alves | 6.2 |
| O’Reilly | 7.4 | Wright | 6.1 |
| Kovačić | 7.2 | Maghoma | 6.1 |
| Reis | 6.9 | Diallo | 6.0 |
| Khusanov | 6.8 | Yongwa | 6.0 |
| Rulli | 6.7 | Crnac | 5.9 |
| Braithwaite | 6.6 | Slimane | 5.8 |
| Lewis | 6.5 | Fisher | 5.7 |
| Semenyo | – | Grimshaw | 5.7 |
| Anderson | – | Darling | 5.6 |
| Fernández | – | McConville | 5.5 |
| Donnarumma | – | Chrisene | – |
| Ndiaye | – | Stacey | – |
| Guehi | – | Mattsson | – |
| Nunes | – | Kovačević | – |
Top 5 Players
Floyd Samba, Manchester City’s forward, topped every performer with an 8.98 rating. He scored twice – a match-high tally – added a match-high four shots, and chipped in two key passes to round out an all-action display.
Rayan Aït-Nouri backed that up with an 8.6 rating from midfield. His two assists and three key passes were both the most of any player on the pitch, and his six duels won ranked second only to one other player in the match.
Allan Andrade Elias, also of Manchester City, was rated 8.54 after contributing a goal and an assist, with his single big chance created matching the top figure in the match.
Rayan Cherki, who played 45 minutes, still managed a goal, a big chance created that matched the match’s best mark, and three successful dribbles that also matched the top tally, earning him an 8.2 rating.
Ayyoub Bouaddi rounded out the top five with a 7.7 rating. He supplied an assist, a big chance created that matched the match-high figure, and 98 accurate passes, the third-most of anyone on the pitch.
Man of the Match: Floyd Samba
Samba’s 8.98 rating edged out Rayan Aït-Nouri’s 8.6 by a margin of just 0.38, the narrowest of gaps at the top of the ratings on a night when Manchester City’s attack dominated throughout. It was enough to make him the clear man of the match among a squad that put five past Norwich City.
Top Attacking Performers
The table below compares the leading attacking performers based on chance creation, dribbling, crossing and shooting metrics.
| Player | Big Chances Created | Successful Dribbles | Successful Crosses | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherki (Manchester City) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Elias (Manchester City) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| O’Reilly (Manchester City) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Samba (Manchester City) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Top Defensive Performers
The table below compares the leading defensive performers based on tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Interceptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yongwa (Norwich City) | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Wright (Norwich City) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Fisher (Norwich City) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Khusanov (Manchester City) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Crnac (Norwich City) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yongwa (Norwich City) | 23 | 61% | 14 |
| Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) | 15 | 40% | 6 |
| Fisher (Norwich City) | 8 | 75% | 6 |
| Elias (Manchester City) | 11 | 45% | 5 |
| Kvistgaarden (Norwich City) | 11 | 45% | 5 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samba (Manchester City) | 2 | 50% | 4 |
| McAidoo (Manchester City) | 2 | 67% | 3 |
| Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) | 0 | 0% | 2 |
Who completed the most dribbles?
| Player | Dribbles Attempted | Dribble Success % | Successful Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crnac (Norwich City) | 5 | 60% | 3 |
| Cherki (Manchester City) | 5 | 60% | 3 |
| Elias (Manchester City) | 4 | 50% | 2 |
| Yongwa (Norwich City) | 4 | 50% | 2 |
| Kovačić (Manchester City) | 4 | 50% | 2 |
Who created the most chances?
| Player | Big Chances Created | Key Passes |
|---|---|---|
| Aït-Nouri (Manchester City) | 0 | 3 |
| Bouaddi (Manchester City) | 1 | 2 |
| O’Reilly (Manchester City) | 1 | 2 |
| Cherki (Manchester City) | 1 | 2 |
| Samba (Manchester City) | 0 | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
tips.gg player ratings run on a 1-10 scale, where a figure around 6.0 represents an average match performance. Each rating is calculated from individual match statistics such as goals, assists, key passes and duels won, and the player with the highest rating in the match – here, Floyd Samba – is identified as the best performer.
Manchester City vs Norwich City Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in Manchester City vs Norwich City?
Floyd Samba was the best performer, rated 8.98 by tips.gg after scoring twice for Manchester City.
How were Manchester City’s players rated?
Manchester City’s rated players averaged 7.51, with four players rated 8.0 or higher and eight at 7.0 or higher; Rico Lewis was their lowest-rated player on 6.5.
How were Norwich City’s players rated?
Norwich City’s rated players averaged 6.03, with none reaching a 7.0 rating; Samuel Field was their best performer on 6.62.
Who was rated lowest in the match?
Ruairi McConville, a Norwich City defender, was the lowest-rated player on the pitch with a 5.46 rating.
What was the final score between Manchester City and Norwich City?
Manchester City won the English Football League Cup fixture 5-0 on 17 September 2026.