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Newcastle lost again at the Etihad and Manchester City secured a simple victory.
Goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Ferran Torres consigned Steve Bruce’s United to a second loss in a matter of days, as the match went almost exactly as most had predicted.
Newcastle were far from humiliated as they defended quite well and had a couple of chances. But the hosts kept United at arm’s length when Newcastle began their nightmarish holiday program with a loss.
Are here Lee Ryder Player Ratings .
Karl Darlow 8
Another good performance from Newcastle’s player of the season so far
DeAndre Yedlin 6
A decent effort in the end, but the distribution has room for improvement.
Federico Fernandez 6
He had a nightmare about the second goal. Relatively stable in the middle.
Fabian Schar 6
A constant change against a stellar cast upon his return.
Ciaran Clark 6
Tried to keep the troops going and made some good runs forward.
Matt Ritchie 5
Some thoroughbred challenges, but the crossover was lacking. Hooked in the middle of the second half.
Isaac Hayden 6
United’s passing master on a night when possession was hard to come by.
Matty longstaff 6
He made some timely interceptions in between. He kept going throughout the difficult night.
Miguel Almiron 6
He offered a bit of threat over the counter, but very few of his teammates on the same wavelength. Place four crosses the night before being replaced.
Jacob Murphy 7
He was very good in the second half and caught City at half-time. A decent effort saved by Ederson.
Joelinton 5
Won a fair amount of aerial balls. Tame header that went off track summed up offensive. It had very little service.
Subs
Jamal Lewis 6 (for Ritchie 66)
Thrown into a difficult situation. He did well.
Andy Carroll 5 (for Joelinton 71)
Managed only four touches.
Dwight Gayle (for Almiron 82)
Subs must play 15 minutes.
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