Newcastle United beat Premier League champions Manchester City to advance into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. In a game of two halves, Alexander Isak’s 53rd-minute goal handed the Magpies the victory.
Eddie Howe named 10 changes from the 8-0 win at Sheffield United with Nick Pope the only survivor. Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento and Lewis Miley made their full debuts while Jamaal Lascelles and Paul Dummett made their starts of the 2023-24 campaign.
Man City were dominant in the first-half but failed to find a breakthrough. Newcastle showed a lot more intent after the break and grabbed a winner through Isak.
Here’s our Newcastle United player ratings from the 1-0 win at St James’ Park.
9. Joelinton - 7.5
A timely return from injury and a big performance to go with it. Brought physicality to Newcastle’s midfield and showed a bit of class to assist Isak’s opener. | Getty Images
10. Jacob Murphy - 6
Worked hard down the right but struggled with his first touch. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 6.5
A quiet evening for Isak but strikers are judged off goals and that’s exactly what the Swede did in the 53rd-minute in what proved to be the winner. | Getty Images
12. Anthony Gordon (on for Hall, 45) - 6
Injected pace and intensity immediately after coming on. Faded after moving into the central striker role for a brief period. | Getty Images