The Magpies ended the game with just ten men as Fabian Schar, Javier Manquillo, Jetro Willems and Jonjo Shelvey all went off in 10 mad minutes either side of half-time. But how did the players rate in the loss? Our Newcastle United writer Liam Kennedy has dished out his marks...
1. Martin Dubravka - 7
One outstanding stop from De Bruyne, but could little about either goal, particularly De Bruyne's strike. Photo: Stu Forster
2. Federico Fernandez - 8
Another solid game from the Argentine after a shaky Monday night show. Some excellent defensive work. Photo: Mark Runnacles
3. Ciaran Clark - 7
Plenty of blocks and interceptions - just a typical Clark performance really. Photo: Catherine Ivill
4. Paul Dummett - 7
Another who redeemed himself after a Villa Park shocker. Photo: Stu Forster