Despite claims of a defensive performance in the last meeting between the two sides, Newcastle set out to sit deep when they travelled to the Etihad on Saturday.
Rafa Benitez’s men fell to a 3-1 defeat on the road with Sergio Aguero continuing his fine run of form against the Magpies.
The Argentinian striker scored the perfect hat-trick to see off Newcastle, despite Jacob Murphy pulling a goal back for the visitors.
Here is how we think rated the Newcastle players at full time.
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