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...
9. Miguel Almiron - 5
Was an outlet with his pace down the right and would have posed a genuine threat if he could produce a final pass or shot. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Anthony Gordon - 5
Put a dangerous ball in the first chance he got to attack down the left but has had little joy otherwise. Booked. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 5
Didn’t get a sniff in front of goal and kept quiet by the City defence. | Getty Images
12. Harvey Barnes - 6
On for Gordon 56: Had Newcastle’s first shot on target in the match which was comfortably dealt with by Ederson. Booked. | Getty Images