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...
5. Dan Burn - 7
Was comfortable in possession and made some strong challenges. A solid evening. | Getty Images
6. Bruno Guimaraes - 6
Made a great block early on to stop Jack Grealish getting a shot away. Played a wonderful ball out to Almiron to launch an attack before getting his shot all wrong after receiving the ball back. Struggled to deal with City’s runners off the ball as the hosts controlled the game until the closing stages. Booked. | Getty Images
7. Sandro Tonali - 6
Couldn’t dictate the game as he did last week but remained tenacious in winning the ball back and making things difficult for Man City in possession but faded as the match progressed. Booked. | Getty Images
8. Joelinton - 4
Almost gifted City a chance after being dangerous and losing the ball in a key area in the opening quarter-hour. Sloppy in possession at times and caught out in no-man’s land for City’s opener. Booked. | Getty Images