Man City broke the deadlock just after the half-hour mark as Julian Alvarez found the top left corner after being set-up by Phil Foden. It was City’s only shot on target in the opening 45 while Newcastle didn’t test Ederson at all with just two efforts off target and 40% possession.
The Magpies have lost each of their last 14 visits to the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League and need to find a goal from somewhere in order to have a chance of bucking that trend this evening.
Here are the player Newcastle ratings from the match so far...
1. Nick Pope - 6
Got a hand to Alvarez’s goal in what was City’s first shot on target in the match. Made a smart save with his feet to deny Haaland.
2. Kieran Trippier - 7
Didn’t provide much attacking help for Newcastle but cut out some dangerous Man City attacks and managed to keep Jack Grealish quiet.
3. Fabian Schar - 7
Survived an early injury scare and made some important defensive contributions.
4. Sven Botman - 7
Had his work cut out with Erling Haaland but managed to keep the City striker at bay, just.