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(On for Alvarez 73’) Big-hitter brought off bench but failed to land blow on Magpies. Reuters
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NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Only survivor from team that stuck eight past Sheffield United and blocked low Alvarez strike in opening 20 minutes with right boot. Would have been pleasantly surprised to have hadShow more
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Summer signing from Southampton making his first start and did superb job up against Grealish with the England attacker not allowed to make any impact on game. Excellent covering tackle on Nunes afterShow more
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Club captain rarely plays nowadays due to usual centre-half partnership of Schar and Botman but should be pleased with his night’s work and was key figure in defensive keeping clean sheet - which agaiShow more
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Long-serving defender produced one superb sliding tackle to prevent Grealish getting through on goal in first half, soon followed by another important block on Gvardiol header. Strong challenge to winShow more
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Another making rare start but the former Aston Villa left-back produced a fine performance. Facing a tricky young player in Rico Lewis but helped keep him relatively quiet, especially after half-time.Show more
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Highly-rated summer arrival from Chelsea, started in a left-midfield role but never made any impact and looked physically out of his depth at times. One of two teenagers taken off at half-time by EddiShow more
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First start for 17-year-old midfielder fresh from Newcastle’s academy but spent 45 minutes desperately chasing City’s shadows and was hooked at half-time. A tough introduction to top-level football.
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Disappointing first half from Italian when Newcastle needed his experience against a dominant City. Yet to hit highs of his debut performance against Aston Villa on opening game of season. Improved afShow more
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Had Newcastle’s first chance of game five minutes before break and should have scored when through on goal but saw shot deflected out for corner by keeper. Involved in move for Isak’s goal, though. PA
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Back in team after injury and a physical presence throughout for Newcastle. Brazilian provided surging run and low cross across six-yard box to set-up Isak’s winner. Drilled shot too close to Ortega iShow more
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A few glimpses of the attacker’s quick feet in first half and slipped ball through for Murphy when teammate could have scored just before break. Calm finish from close-range to open scoring but then sShow more
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SUBS: (On for Hall 46’) Instantly provided some urgency and energy to Newcastle’s side, just like he did against Sheffield United on Sunday, pressing and hassling City when out of possession. One surgShow more
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(On for Miley 46’) Brought on to provide some much needed experience to midfield that had been over-run in first half. Booked for fouling City sub Nunes and seemed to be limping around pitch after oneShow more
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(On for Isak 62’) Another substitute whose energy was needed and produced his usual tracking back to help defensively, including snatching the ball off the toes of Doku to stop one City attack. Getty
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MAN CITY RATINGS: A total spectator until 40th minute then needed to block Murphy shot with his leg to prevent goal completely against run of play. A few other regulation saves from Gordon and JoelintShow more
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Spanish wingback found it tough when Newcastle stepped up their pressing game in second half. Getty
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Strolled through first half without any problems but seemed to get agitated after break. Picked up booking for dissent after he was judged to have fouled Guimaraes and showed his displeasure at teammaShow more
Dutch defender was solid at back and not afraid to join City attacks in first half. Sacrificed as City went hunting for equaliser in second.
Very well-timed challenge to prevent Isak getting shot away early in game and generally helped keep Swede under control, until the Newcastle attacker found himself free in the box to score the winner.Show more
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Big game for the midfielder who should be given run in team with Rodri suspended. Did OK without dominating middle of park, especially in second half as team struggled. Booked for catching Murphy on aShow more
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Summer signing from Chelsea was commanding figure in midfield first half, but, like rest of team, far less comfortable after break as Newcastle came out firing. Getty
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Started in midfield role and helped City dominate possession in opening 45 minutes. Should have done better with Joelinton’s low cross ahead of Isak goal. Scuffed shot wide of target from edge of areaShow more
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Another product of the City academy talent machine, the 20-year-old midfielder set-up Alvarez for Argentine’s early opportunity to score and was probably City’s best player in first half with the visiShow more
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Barely made any impact on Newcastle goal until curling shot straight at Pope with 15 minutes to go. Very disappointing performance and was marked very well by Livramento. Reuters
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Had shot from tight angle saved by Pope in game’s first real chance in 18th minute. Flashed another shot across face of goal just before half-hour mark but they were to be his only chances - and best Show more
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SUBS: (On for Ake 68’) Could not provide spark City needed. Reuters
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Jeremy Doku: 6/10 (On for Kovacic 68’) Looked a handful against Forest at weekend and made a few dangerous runs here without creating anything of major note. Reuters
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(On for Alvarez 73’) Big-hitter brought off bench but failed to land blow on Magpies. Reuters
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NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Only survivor from team that stuck eight past Sheffield United and blocked low Alvarez strike in opening 20 minutes with right boot. Would have been pleasantly surprised to have hadShow more
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Summer signing from Southampton making his first start and did superb job up against Grealish with the England attacker not allowed to make any impact on game. Excellent covering tackle on Nunes afterShow more
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Club captain rarely plays nowadays due to usual centre-half partnership of Schar and Botman but should be pleased with his night’s work and was key figure in defensive keeping clean sheet - which agaiShow more
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Long-serving defender produced one superb sliding tackle to prevent Grealish getting through on goal in first half, soon followed by another important block on Gvardiol header. Strong challenge to winShow more
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Another making rare start but the former Aston Villa left-back produced a fine performance. Facing a tricky young player in Rico Lewis but helped keep him relatively quiet, especially after half-time.Show more
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Highly-rated summer arrival from Chelsea, started in a left-midfield role but never made any impact and looked physically out of his depth at times. One of two teenagers taken off at half-time by EddiShow more
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First start for 17-year-old midfielder fresh from Newcastle’s academy but spent 45 minutes desperately chasing City’s shadows and was hooked at half-time. A tough introduction to top-level football.
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Disappointing first half from Italian when Newcastle needed his experience against a dominant City. Yet to hit highs of his debut performance against Aston Villa on opening game of season. Improved afShow more
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Had Newcastle’s first chance of game five minutes before break and should have scored when through on goal but saw shot deflected out for corner by keeper. Involved in move for Isak’s goal, though. PA
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Back in team after injury and a physical presence throughout for Newcastle. Brazilian provided surging run and low cross across six-yard box to set-up Isak’s winner. Drilled shot too close to Ortega iShow more
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A few glimpses of the attacker’s quick feet in first half and slipped ball through for Murphy when teammate could have scored just before break. Calm finish from close-range to open scoring but then sShow more
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SUBS: (On for Hall 46’) Instantly provided some urgency and energy to Newcastle’s side, just like he did against Sheffield United on Sunday, pressing and hassling City when out of possession. One surgShow more
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(On for Miley 46’) Brought on to provide some much needed experience to midfield that had been over-run in first half. Booked for fouling City sub Nunes and seemed to be limping around pitch after oneShow more
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(On for Isak 62’) Another substitute whose energy was needed and produced his usual tracking back to help defensively, including snatching the ball off the toes of Doku to stop one City attack. Getty
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MAN CITY RATINGS: A total spectator until 40th minute then needed to block Murphy shot with his leg to prevent goal completely against run of play. A few other regulation saves from Gordon and JoelintShow more
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Spanish wingback found it tough when Newcastle stepped up their pressing game in second half. Getty
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Strolled through first half without any problems but seemed to get agitated after break. Picked up booking for dissent after he was judged to have fouled Guimaraes and showed his displeasure at teammaShow more
Dutch defender was solid at back and not afraid to join City attacks in first half. Sacrificed as City went hunting for equaliser in second.
Very well-timed challenge to prevent Isak getting shot away early in game and generally helped keep Swede under control, until the Newcastle attacker found himself free in the box to score the winner.Show more
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Big game for the midfielder who should be given run in team with Rodri suspended. Did OK without dominating middle of park, especially in second half as team struggled. Booked for catching Murphy on aShow more
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Summer signing from Chelsea was commanding figure in midfield first half, but, like rest of team, far less comfortable after break as Newcastle came out firing. Getty
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Started in midfield role and helped City dominate possession in opening 45 minutes. Should have done better with Joelinton’s low cross ahead of Isak goal. Scuffed shot wide of target from edge of areaShow more
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Another product of the City academy talent machine, the 20-year-old midfielder set-up Alvarez for Argentine’s early opportunity to score and was probably City’s best player in first half with the visiShow more
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Barely made any impact on Newcastle goal until curling shot straight at Pope with 15 minutes to go. Very disappointing performance and was marked very well by Livramento. Reuters
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Had shot from tight angle saved by Pope in game’s first real chance in 18th minute. Flashed another shot across face of goal just before half-hour mark but they were to be his only chances - and best Show more
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SUBS: (On for Ake 68’) Could not provide spark City needed. Reuters
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Jeremy Doku: 6/10 (On for Kovacic 68’) Looked a handful against Forest at weekend and made a few dangerous runs here without creating anything of major note. Reuters
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(On for Alvarez 73’) Big-hitter brought off bench but failed to land blow on Magpies. Reuters
Newcastle United v Man City player ratings: Livramento 8, Isak 7; Grealish 5, Alvarez 6
Magpies defeat treble winners 1-0 in League Cup at St James' Park and will take on Manchester United in fourth round
Gareth Cox
28 September, 2023
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