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.
13. Bruno Guimaraes (on for Miley, 45) - 8
Immediately stamped his authority on the midfield after being introduced. Helped Newcastle asked questions of the City defence. Back to best. | AFP via Getty Images
14. Miguel Almiron (on for Isak, 63) - 7
Brilliant defensively. | Getty Images
15. Elliot Anderson (on for Tonali, 90) - N/A
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16. Fabian Schar (on for Dummett, 90+4) - N/A
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