Goals from Fernandinho and Steven Naismith ensured that Everton and Manchester City played out a 1-1 draw on Merseyside this afternoon.

City midfielder Fernandinho nodded the away side in front 16 minutes from the end, but Naismith responded just two minutes later when he headed into an unguarded net.

Here, Sports Mole has looked back over the contest to rate the performances of all of the players on show at Goodison Park.

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Goal

Joel Robles: Still keeping goal in the absence of the injured Tim Howard, Robles was steady enough. However, he may be disappointed to have been fooled by Silva for City's goal. (6/10)

Defence

Leighton Baines: Defensively, the England international was sound, while up the other end he caused problems with some great deliveries into the City penalty area, one of which resulted in a goal. (7/10)

Phil Jagielka: There were occasions when Jagielka did not look comfortable in possession and one time he presented City with a really good chance. Not his best outing, that is for sure. (5/10)

John Stones: Back in the starting lineup, Stones looked solid enough in the heart of the Everton defence. He was booked for a mistimed challenge, but aside from that, he made some good tackles. (6/10)

Seamus Coleman: The reported Manchester United target was a real outlet for Everton down the right flank. His pace and direct approach, especially in the second half, caused problems. (7/10)

Midfield

Gareth Barry: When City put on the pressure during the first half, Barry struggled. He gave away possession far too easily at times, but he did make some decent tackles in the midfield area. (6/10)

Muhamed Besic: The Bosnian's stock will continue to rise after this performance. He rarely wasted possession, and got stuck in to break up some City attacks. (7/10)

Aiden McGeady: The winger has undoubted ability, but he is inconsistent. He showed fleeting moments of what he can do with the ball at his feet, but overall he made little impact before he was replaced. (5/10)

Ross Barkley: Early on Barkley looked extremely lively playing in a free role, but as the match wore on, his impact on proceedings dwindled. (5/10)

Steven Naismith: Last year was a breakthrough year for Naismith at Everton and he looks like he is determined to carry that form on. A busy showing was rewarded with the equalising goal. (7/10)

Attack

Romelu Lukaku: The big Belgian was far too isolated during the first half, but with more support after the restart, he proved himself to be a handful to the City defence with some direct and physical play. (6/10)

Substitutes

Kevin Mirallas: Brought on with around 15 minutes to go, Mirallas was positive and tested Hart with one shot. (6/10)

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Goal

Joe Hart: The England number one made a couple of good saves, but his performance will be remembered for his role in the Everton goal. He came racing off his line, but was left punching at thin air. (5/10)

Defence

Pablo Zabaleta: Zabaleta is used to rampaging up and down the right flank, but he seemed a little worried by the threat posed by Baines. (6/10)

Eliaquim Mangala: The summer signing from Porto had very little to do during the first half, but he struggled against a revitalised Lukaku after the restart. (5/10)

Martin Demichelis: It was a steady enough display from the veteran, who was a calming influence for most of the contest. (6/10)

Gael Clichy: Similar to Zabaleta in that he failed to make much of an impact on the game in Everton's half of the pitch. However, he defended well. (6/10)

Midfield

Fernando: It is a cliche, but Fernando really did seem to cover every blade of grass for his team. His combative style saw him win many duels in the middle of the pitch. (6/10)

Fernandinho: It was an all-action performance in the heart of the City midfield from Fernandinho, who also got forward well - as highlighted by his goal. He looked tired when he was replaced in the closing stages. (6/10)

David Silva: Easily the best player on the pitch. Particularly during the first half, Silva's performance was a joy to watch as he set up a host of chances, before going on to assist his side's goal. (9/10)

Samir Nasri: The French playmaker was neat and tidy in possession, but perhaps he was not effective enough in the key areas of the pitch. (6/10)

Jesus Navas: As is now expected, Navas's pace caused plenty of problems, but the final product was lacking. He spurned a great chance during the first half. (6/10)

Attack

Stevan Jovetic: He linked well with his attacking teammates, but ultimately the Montenegro international was on the pitch to score goals and he wasted a couple of good openings. (6/10)

Substitutes

Sergio Aguero: Having been out for seven matches, there was some rustiness in Aguero's play, but he still showed good movement. (6/10)

Frank Lampard: Brought on with a few minutes left to play, but was unable to show his predatory instincts. (5/10)

Aleksandar Kolarov: The Serbian came on in stoppage time, but rarely touched the ball. (5/10)