Neil Etheridge
Saved a first half penalty, could do nothing about Bournemouth’s goal. Has worked hard to improve his distribution when he has ball. Impressed 7
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Lee Peltier
Booked after three minutes for shoving a home player. Big, strong, physical defender whose tenacity is going to be a key factor for City 6
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Sean Morrison (capt)
You won’t see many centre-backs taking long throws at Premier level, but captain ‘Mozza’ does. Played alongside Manga at the heart of defence and they made a good start to season 6
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Bruno Manga
Warnock says the Gabon international is suited to the Premier League style. Comfortable on the ball, good movement and has real composure 6
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Joe Bennett
One of the few Cardiff players with Premier experience. Defended solidly when Bournemouth were trying to slide passes between Bennett and Manga and tried to get forward 6
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Sol Bamba
Played out of position as the holding midfield player, just as he did against Real Betis a week earlier, and competed hard. Has now played top flight football in France, Italy, Turkey, Scotland and England 6
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Callum Paterson
Given a midfield role with Harry Artur ineligible for this game and Spanish player Victor Camarasa among the substitutes. Added a little height for the Bluebirds and battled fiercely 6
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Joe Ralls
Full of energy. Made some terrific recovery runs when Cardiff were stretched. Limped off at half-time, but was able to play on. A box-to-box player whose delivery from set pieces is going to be a key factor for City 6
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Nathaniel Mendez-Laing
Pace and power. Given the nod with Josh Murphy among the subs. Almost scored from a Ralls cross, but just failed to get a touch at the far post. Made way for Murphy in the second half 6
Pace and power. Given the nod with Josh Murphy among the subs. Almost scored from a Ralls cross, but just failed to get a touch at the far post. Made way for Murphy in the second half 6
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Junior Hoilett
Almost ran clear onto a Reid pass. Switched wings with Mendez-Laing in the search for an opening and kept running at defenders, but this wasn’t his day 6
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Man of the Match – Bobby Reid
Led City’s attack with Zohore was injured and not among the 18. Quick, sharp, good touches, decisive movement, relished his Premier debut 7
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