Eddie Howe made 10 changes to his Newcastle side that beat Sheffield United 8-0 on Sunday with only goalkeeper Nick Pope keeping his place in the side.
Full debuts were handed to Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento and Lewis Miley as Joelinton returned from the side following three matches out with a knee injury.
Manchester City were dominant in the first half but weren’t able to find the net as the sides went in at 0-0.
Here are the half-time player ratings from the match so far...

13. Anthony Gordon (on for Hall, 45) - 6
Injected pace and intensity immediately after coming on. Faded after moving into the central striker role for a brief period. | Getty Images

14. Bruno Guimaraes (on for Miley, 45) - 8
Immediately stamped his authority on the midfield after being introduced. Helped Newcastle asked questions of the City defence. Back to best. | AFP via Getty Images




