Man City women's player ratings vs Everton: Kerolin and Viviane Miedema ensure winning return to action for WSL leaders | Goal.com Malaysia

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Goalkeeper & Defence

Ayaka Yamashita (5/10):

Very lucky to be bailed out by the referee as she weakly flapped at her near post. Called into action in the second half, but Blundell's shot was fired straight at her. 

Kerstin Casparij (7/10):

Her underlapping runs gave Kerolin a through-ball option or space to drive at her defender. A lethal partnership for opposition defenders to deal with. 

Rebecca Knaak (6/10):

Had very little to do defensively. Spent most of the game camped inside the Everton half to help with build-up play.

Jade Rose (7/10):

Cut out the few dangerous passes offered up by the visitors without having to leave her armchair. Defended Gago in one-one situations with consummate ease. 

Alex Greenwood (7/10):

The captain's first start since October. Took up good positions from the inside left to send in crosses. A few quality deliveries from dead balls. Almost curled one in the top corner in the second half, that would have been some way to cap off a successful return to the first eleven. 

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Midfield

Laura Blindkilde Brown (7/10):

Ghosted past challenges in the middle of the park with grace and style. Emerging as a top, top operator.

Yui Hasegawa (6/10):

Progressed the ball through the lines well, most notably in the build-up for the second goal. 

Vivianne Miedema (7/10):

Broke forward from the No.10 position. Her final product was consistently blocked by despairing Everton defenders until she finally found the second goal with a brilliant touch and finish. That was her last touch of the game, as she was replaced on the hour. 

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Attack

Lauren Hemp (7/10):

Should have doubled the lead with a point-blank header in the opening moments of the second half. Routinely beat her defender to stand up balls for Shaw. On another day she'd have had at least one goal and assist to her name. 

Khadija Shaw (7/10):

Always a threat in the mixer, and sharp when the ball came into her feet. Could have done more with her many chances, but Brosnan was inspired. So often the scorer, she turned provider to set up Miedema with a delightful chipped pass. 

Kerolin (8/10):

A lovely piece of skill to free herself up for the opener. Drifted in off her wing, looking for work in central areas. 

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Subs & Manager

Grace Clinton (6/10):

Slipped into the No.10 role seamlessly after replacing Miedema. 

Andree Jeglertz (7/10):

Another professional display for his league-leading side. Felt little need to call on his bench with the starters exerting so much control.