Gabriel Jesus and Riyad Mahrez handed Pep Guardiola’s side a 2-0 advantage at the break before a Federico Fernandez own goal, David Silva’s free-kick and Raheem Sterling inflicted a heavy defeat on Steve Bruce’s men.
Our man Miles Starforth was at the game and he has dished out his player ratings, so scroll and click through our gallery to see how he ranked each player:
5. Danny Rose - 6
Recalled after two games out of the team, and he offered some resistance. Photo: MICHAEL REGAN
6. Fabian Schar - 4
Surprisingly fielded in midfield, wasn’t able to get on the ball and the game passed him by. Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Nabil Bentaleb - 4
Had a poor game, didn’t compete as United were pegged back. Photo: Mark Runnacles
8. Jonjo Shelvey - 4
Stand-in captain, used as a No.10 by Bruce, but wasn’t able to create anything in the final third of the pitch before his withdrawal. Photo: Laurence Griffiths