Miles Starforth's player ratings: Salomon Rondon 'a handful all night' as five Newcastle players get 8s in Manchester City win

By Joe Nicholson
Published 30th Jan 2019, 07:15 BST
Updated 30th Jan 2019, 07:18 BST

Newcastle United stunned Premier League champions Manchester City at St James's Park - but who stood out against Pep Guardiola's side?

Our Newcastle reporter Miles Starforth has dished out his player ratings following the 2-1 win - scorll down and flick through our gallery to see how each player performed.

Salomon Rondon celebrates his goal against Manchester City.placeholder image
Salomon Rondon celebrates his goal against Manchester City.
Taken out by Silva for City's goal, denied him in the second half. 8placeholder image
Taken out by Silva for City's goal, denied him in the second half. 8
Had scored at the Etihad Stadium, but was pegged back for much of the game. 7placeholder image
Had scored at the Etihad Stadium, but was pegged back for much of the game. 7
Had some awkward moments, but denied Silva late in the first half and was superb after the break. 7placeholder image
Had some awkward moments, but denied Silva late in the first half and was superb after the break. 7
Got in some important blocks and challenges when United had their backs to the wall. 8placeholder image
Got in some important blocks and challenges when United had their backs to the wall. 8
Came through his biggest challenge yet since returning to fitness. 7placeholder image
Came through his biggest challenge yet since returning to fitness. 7
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