Man City v Newcastle - player ratings

  • CITY RATINGS. Crucial save from Isak in first half. Distribution typically bold albeit with a few hairy moments. EPA
    Stefan Ortega 7/10
    CITY RATINGS. Crucial save from Isak in first half. Distribution typically bold albeit with a few hairy moments. EPA
    CITY RATINGS. Crucial save from Isak in first half. Distribution typically bold albeit with a few hairy moments. EPA
  • Pace served him well defensively, otherwise a routine shift for England defender. Reuters
    Kyle Walker 6/10
    Pace served him well defensively, otherwise a routine shift for England defender. Reuters
    Pace served him well defensively, otherwise a routine shift for England defender. Reuters
  • Solid game from centre-half who was back in the team after missing out against Liverpool. Reuters
    Ruben Dias 7/10
    Solid game from centre-half who was back in the team after missing out against Liverpool. Reuters
    Solid game from centre-half who was back in the team after missing out against Liverpool. Reuters
  • Impressive game from the Swiss who defended confidently and used the ball well. Getty Images
    Manuel Akanji 8/10
    Impressive game from the Swiss who defended confidently and used the ball well. Getty Images
    Impressive game from the Swiss who defended confidently and used the ball well. Getty Images
  • Assured display and joined in high up on the left when required. AFP
    Josko Gvardiol 6/10
    Assured display and joined in high up on the left when required. AFP
    Assured display and joined in high up on the left when required. AFP
  • Mature and controlled performance from the key midfielder. EPA
    Rodri 7/10
    Mature and controlled performance from the key midfielder. EPA
    Mature and controlled performance from the key midfielder. EPA
  • One of his better games for City. Sharp with the ball as he helped his side transition defence into attack. Reuters
    Mateo Kovacic 8/10
    One of his better games for City. Sharp with the ball as he helped his side transition defence into attack. Reuters
    One of his better games for City. Sharp with the ball as he helped his side transition defence into attack. Reuters
  • At the top of his game right now. Some sublime touches and runs as he looked to hurt Newcastle. PA
    Phil Foden 8/10
    At the top of his game right now. Some sublime touches and runs as he looked to hurt Newcastle. PA
    At the top of his game right now. Some sublime touches and runs as he looked to hurt Newcastle. PA
  • Put his team in a commanding position with two deflected goals in the opening half. AP
    Bernardo Silva 8/10
    Put his team in a commanding position with two deflected goals in the opening half. AP
    Put his team in a commanding position with two deflected goals in the opening half. AP
  • Another lively display from Belgian winger. Denied a deserved goal by decent saves from Dubravka. Getty Images
    Jeremy Doku 7/10
    Another lively display from Belgian winger. Denied a deserved goal by decent saves from Dubravka. Getty Images
    Another lively display from Belgian winger. Denied a deserved goal by decent saves from Dubravka. Getty Images
  • Some eye-catching bursts from deep but seemed laboured at times and not at his explosive best. AP
    Erling Haaland 6/10
    Some eye-catching bursts from deep but seemed laboured at times and not at his explosive best. AP
    Some eye-catching bursts from deep but seemed laboured at times and not at his explosive best. AP
  • CITY SUBS: Bobb (for Doku, 77'); Alvarez (for Haaland, 82'): N/A. Getty Images
    Oscar Bobb 6/10
    CITY SUBS: Bobb (for Doku, 77'); Alvarez (for Haaland, 82'): N/A. Getty Images
    CITY SUBS: Bobb (for Doku, 77'); Alvarez (for Haaland, 82'): N/A. Getty Images
  • NEWCASTLE RATINGS. Beaten by two deflected shots but denied Doku with a couple of decent stops. EPA
    Martin Dubravka 7/10
    NEWCASTLE RATINGS. Beaten by two deflected shots but denied Doku with a couple of decent stops. EPA
    NEWCASTLE RATINGS. Beaten by two deflected shots but denied Doku with a couple of decent stops. EPA
  • Determined effort but struggled at times and was booked for tug on Doku. Getty Images
    Jamaal Lascelles 5/10
    Determined effort but struggled at times and was booked for tug on Doku. Getty Images
    Determined effort but struggled at times and was booked for tug on Doku. Getty Images
  • Unfortunate to be booked for strong but fair challenge on Haaland. Reuters
    Fabian Schar 6/10
    Unfortunate to be booked for strong but fair challenge on Haaland. Reuters
    Unfortunate to be booked for strong but fair challenge on Haaland. Reuters
  • Not at his best and second goal deflected in off his head. AFP
    Sven Botman 5/10
    Not at his best and second goal deflected in off his head. AFP
    Not at his best and second goal deflected in off his head. AFP
  • Worked hard down the right and put in a couple of dangerous crosses. Reuters
    Jacob Murphy 6/10
    Worked hard down the right and put in a couple of dangerous crosses. Reuters
    Worked hard down the right and put in a couple of dangerous crosses. Reuters
  • Nodded down for Isak's chance but had a tough evening before being replaced in mass changes on the hour. AP
    Dan Burn 5/10
    Nodded down for Isak's chance but had a tough evening before being replaced in mass changes on the hour. AP
    Nodded down for Isak's chance but had a tough evening before being replaced in mass changes on the hour. AP
  • Newcastle's best midfielder and kept trying to make things happen. Getty Images
    Bruno Guimaraes 6/10
    Newcastle's best midfielder and kept trying to make things happen. Getty Images
    Newcastle's best midfielder and kept trying to make things happen. Getty Images
  • Largely anonymous in difficult night for the visitors. Replaced on the hour. Reuters
    Sean Longstaff 5/10
    Largely anonymous in difficult night for the visitors. Replaced on the hour. Reuters
    Largely anonymous in difficult night for the visitors. Replaced on the hour. Reuters
  • Slow to close down Silva in prelude to opener. Another player hooked after an uninspiring display. Getty Images
    Joe Willock 4/10
    Slow to close down Silva in prelude to opener. Another player hooked after an uninspiring display. Getty Images
    Slow to close down Silva in prelude to opener. Another player hooked after an uninspiring display. Getty Images
  • Didn't look fit after sustaining knock in previous game. Replaced on the hour. Getty Images
    Anthony Gordon 5/10
    Didn't look fit after sustaining knock in previous game. Replaced on the hour. Getty Images
    Didn't look fit after sustaining knock in previous game. Replaced on the hour. Getty Images
  • Missed Newcastle's best chance in first half and hesitated when well-placed after the break. EPA
    Alexander Isak 6/10
    Missed Newcastle's best chance in first half and hesitated when well-placed after the break. EPA
    Missed Newcastle's best chance in first half and hesitated when well-placed after the break. EPA
  • NEWCASTLE SUBS: Almiron (on for Gordon, 62') - Injected some energy into Newcastle attack. PA
    Miguel Almiron 6/10
    NEWCASTLE SUBS: Almiron (on for Gordon, 62') - Injected some energy into Newcastle attack. PA
    NEWCASTLE SUBS: Almiron (on for Gordon, 62') - Injected some energy into Newcastle attack. PA
  • (On for Longstaff, 62'): Some nice touches in closing stages. EPA
    Lewis Miley 6/10
    (On for Longstaff, 62'): Some nice touches in closing stages. EPA
    (On for Longstaff, 62'): Some nice touches in closing stages. EPA
  • (On for Burn, 62'): Brought some purpose down the left. EPA
    Lewis Hall 6/10
    (On for Burn, 62'): Brought some purpose down the left. EPA
    (On for Burn, 62'): Brought some purpose down the left. EPA
  • (On for Willock, 62'): Did his best to make an impact. Krath (on for Botman, 83'): N/A. Getty Images
    Elliot Anderson 6/10
    (On for Willock, 62'): Did his best to make an impact. Krath (on for Botman, 83'): N/A. Getty Images
    (On for Willock, 62'): Did his best to make an impact. Krath (on for Botman, 83'): N/A. Getty Images