10 best performing Man City players in the Premier League - with Erling Haaland dominating

Manchester City have started their title defence in style, winning four of their opening six Premier League games and drawing two.

The Sky Blues sit second in the table, one point behind league leaders Arsenal,going into their Champions League group stage opener against Sevilla on Tuesday.

Pep Guardiola made several big signings during the summer transfer window, including Kalvin Phillips and Erling Haaland.

The latter has been in fine form so far this campaign and sit top of the Premier League scoring chart with 10 goals.

Haaland and his teammates have shown real intent this season and will be looking to replicate cross-town rivals Manchester United in winning three consecutive titles come the end of the campaign.

With that being said, let’s take a look at the 10 best performing City players in the Premier League, according to SofaScore.

10 | Riyad Mahrez - 6.98

The club’s top scorer last season is yet to open his account this campaign but remains a threat in offensive transitions, with a pass accuracy of 93% per game.

9 | Julian Alvarez - 7.10

The Argentine is expected to be Haaland’s understudy this season, but has impressed when called upon this campaign, scoring two goals in four appearances and having a pass accuracy of 94% per game.

8 | Joao Cancelo - 7.18

The versatile full-back will be happy with his performances in the league so far, scoring once and helping City concede just once in their last two games.

7 | Rodri - 7.23

The defensive-midfielder has impressed with two assists in the club’s opening six league games. His pass accuracy per game is also decent with 92%.

6 | Phil Foden - 7.27

The Englishman has started all of City’s games this campaign, scoring once and registering two assists. He is averaging 1.2 shots per game, while making 1.8 key passes.

5 | Bernardo Silva - 7.28

Remained at the club despite rumours of a move to Barcelona, but he hasn’t let speculation affect his performances so far, finding the back twice and assisting his teammates on the same number of occasions.

4 | Jack Grealish - 7.30

Has missed the last few games through injury but was named on the bench in City’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday, Jack Grealish has a successful dribble rate of 80% and a pass accuracy of 92% in his two appearances this season.

3 | Ilkay Gundogan - 7.35

City’s captain has been one of their standout performers this campaign, scoring twice and registering once assist so far. He has made 2.7 key passes and is averaging 1.7 shots per game.

2 | Kevin de Bruyne - 7.85

The playmaker has done exactly that for Guardiola’s side and sits top of the assists chart with four so far. He has also chipped in with one goal, while creating seven big chances and 3.5 key passes.

1 | Erling Haaland - 8.07

There’s no surprise seeing the striker top of the ratings after his prolific start to the season for City. The Norwegian has scored 10 goals and sits top of the scoring charts after the opening six games, while providing one assist.