Cardiff City player ratings as star plays out of his skin and teenage debutant impresses at Aston Villa
Ethan Horvath 9 (star man)
Played out of his skin. Made a series of stunning saves from Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey. hen flew through the air in the second half to deny Marcus Rashford and John McGinn efforts. Did a tremendous job.
Perry Ng 8
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Mixed it with Rashford and did really well, all things considered. Also confident on the ball which is what was needed. Set Salech up with a great low cross.
Dylan Lawlor 8
Some debut for the 19-year-old! What a way to announce yourself. Made some huge tackles and blocks. Won a footrace with Rashford and clattered him to get the visiting fans off their feet.
Dimitrios Goutas 7
Cardiff needed his physicality in there but did get caught out once or twice by livewire Ollie Watkins, which you can forgive.
Will Fish 8
Started excellently with a series of big headers and interventions. Backing up his performances consistently.
Luey Giles 7
Had a right ding-dong with Leon Bailey and the Villa man probably came out with a little more credit. But it was good battle and he can be proud of that display. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.
Anwar El Ghazi 8
Could tell he was up for it against his old side. Made one or two strong runs and sent one effort just wide from 20 yards out.
Rubin Colwill 8
Started one attack with a lovely turn and 40-yard pass. Needed his composure to stem the momentum of Villa sometimes.
Aaron Ramsey 8
Played an almost quarter-back role and did well in that role. Kept the ball and used his vision to mount the odd attack. City benefitted from his leadership in there.
Chris Willock 7
Neat in possession and showed a bit of skill to turn the odd defender or two. Needed to help out Giles at the back and did that.
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Callum Robinson 7
Had to play deep and stuck to his task. Was never going to be a night where he was going to have a bundle of chances.
Subs
Yousef Salech (Robinson 46) 8 - Showed physicality and made sure Villas' defenders knew they were in a game. Had one excellent chance saved.
Joel Bagan (Giles 64) 8 - Brought a coolness in possession and did well against Bailey after coming on. Blocked a big chance for Rashford.
Alex Robertson (Ramsey 64) 7 - Had one shot blocked late on in the piece.
Cian Ashford (Willock 82) NA
Isaak Davies (Lawlor 82) NA
