1. Kasper Schmeichel
Made a couple of good saves, especially to deny Almen Abdi from close range while on the floor, but was left helpless just before half time. Rating: 7
2. Ritchie De Laet
A great goal-line clearance from Abdi stopped the Hornets taking a three-goal lead just before the break. Struggled to get forward until the second half. Rating: 6
5. Wes Morgan
Used his strength well but City were struggling to cope with midfield runners getting in behind their rearguard. Caught flat-footed for the first goal. Rating: 6
15. Michael Keane
Won some valuable headers and dealt with Deeney well for the majority of the game. Another experience in the bank. Rating: 7
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3. Paul Konchesky
Squandered possession too often at the start of the game and struggled to contain Ikechi Anya, but delivered the cross to get City back in the game. Rating: 7
24. Anthony Knockaert
Looked really up for the game and was everywhere in the first half but, as his influence faded, he was replaced.
Rating: 616. Matty James
City were over-ran in midfield too often and James frankly struggled to cope, especially with the movement of Abdi.
Rating: 610. Andy King
The midfielder went close with a great half-volley in the first half and was the pick of City's midfield. Rating: 7
11. Lloyd Dyer
Had some bright moments in the first half but on the periphery of much of the game as City couldn't get enough possession to get him involved. Rating: 6
39. Chris Wood
The big striker couldn't get his legs sorted quickly enough to take a snatched chance in the first half. Did little else of note in the game. Rating: 6
18. Jeff Schlupp
After his bright performances of late, he struggled to get into the game and was replaced at half-time by David Nugent.
Rating: 5
