‘Seriously unlucky’ - Newcastle United player ratings from Manchester City defeat

Martin Dubravka - 5

A shaky start from the Slovakian put him at fault for Man City’s opener. Looked more like his usual self afterwards, denying Jesus from point-blank range.

Jacob Murphy - 5

Completely sold by Jesus for City’s fourth, which Sterling tapped home from inside the six-yard box.

Jamaal Lascelles - 5

Played Mahrez onside for his goal after a VAR review.

Ciaran Clark - 5

Was involved in the miscommunication between him and Dubravka for the opening goal. Did the defender hear a call from Dubravka?

Matt Ritchie - 5

Was up and down in the first-half but after the break, City targetted the left-side and Ritchie was left helpless at times.

Isaac Hayden - 5

Retained his place to add defensive steel in the midfield but was withdrawn by the hour-mark.

Joe Willock - 6

Withdrawn at half-time. Was better in possession in his deeper midfield role.

Joelinton - 7

Again deployed midfield. Again impressed, despite the scoreline. Wasn’t afraid to get at the City defence, often got the better of Rodrigo.

Miguel Almiron - 5

Nothing new about Almiron’s performance. Full of heart, desire and energy but lacking in quality.

Ryan Fraser - 7

Seriously unlucky not to be awarded a penalty when wiped out by Ederson. Another baffling referee/VAR call to go against his side this week.

Callum Wilson - 6

Another afternoon of feeding off scraps for Wilson, whose only clearcut chance came inside the last 10 minutes when superby denied by Ederson.

SUB: Allan Saint-Maximin - 6

Introduced at half-time. Decision-making in the final third was disappointing. Seen a late shot rise over Ederson’s crossbar.

SUB: Sean Longstaff (on for Hayden, 60) - 5

Longstaff often struggles to impact games from the bench, and today was no different.

SUB: Jeff Hendrick (on for Almiron, 80) - N/A

A late sub - his first appearance under Eddie Howe.