MAN CITY (4-3-3):

Trafford 6; Nunes 7, Khusanov 7, Ake 6 (Alleyne 46, 5), Ait-Nouri 7; REIJNDERS 8, Gonzalez 7 (Lewis 83), O’Reilly 6 (Rodri 71); Foden 7 (Cherki 71), Marmoush 8, Semenyo 8 (Haaland 71).

Subs (not used): Donnarumma (gk), Dias, McAidoo, Nypan.

NEWCASTLE (5-3-2):

5 Ramsdale: Made a superb second-half save from Haaland, but was unable to keep City out in the first half

3 Trippier: Couldn’t live with Manchester City’s attacking down their left-hand side in the first half – is badly showing his age after playing a lot of football in the last couple of months

4 Thiaw: Found himself exposed in the first half and was unable to prevent City’s midfielders from breaking into the box

4 Botman: Had a tough night against Marmoush, particularly in the first half when City delivered a succession of dangerous balls into the box

4 Burn: Was unfortunate to inadvertently set up two City goals, but he never looked comfortable against City’s lively attackers

6 Hall: The only Newcastle bright spot in a wretched first half – Howe made...