Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City emphatically dispatched Newcastle United 4-nil at the Etihad. A hat trick from Omar Marmoush will get the headlines, but it is Pep Guardiola’s side’s most complete performance for some time.

Newcastle United are back in Premier League action as they look to leapfrog Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in the Premier League table. The Citizens have struggled this term but Eddie Howe is not expecting as easy game - which is wise.

Pep Guardiola had made 6 changes to to starting lineup against Real Madrid. In comes Rico Lewis, Abdukodir Khusanov, Ilkay Gundogan, Nico, Phil Foden, and Omar Marmoush. Out goes Manuel Akanji, Jack Grealish, Nathan Ake, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne.

Manchester City and Newcastle United are level on points and goal difference as they look to gain ground in the race for the Champions League

Marmoush opened the floodgates in the 19th minute when he lobbed Martin Dubravka after latching onto Ederson's superb pass – the Brazilian now has the outright most assists of any goalkeeper in Premier League history (six),

Manchester City 3-0 Newcastle United player ratings: Here’s how Alexander Isak, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon and co have fared. Newcastle United are losing 3-0 to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon - here are the player ratings from the match.

Man City were heavily beaten 5-1 by Arsenal in their last top-flight fixture a fortnight ago, leaving them in fifth place and a staggering 18 points behind leaders Liverpool. They are also two points behind Chelsea in fourth, as well as level on points with their next opponents Newcastle in sixth, who also have the same goal difference.

Marmoush Hat-Trick Inspires Manchester City to Dominant Win Over NewcastleManchester City delivered a commanding performance at the Etihad Stadium, brushing aside Newcastle United 4-0 in the Premier

Omar Marmoush's first half hat trick lifted Manchester City to a comfortable victory against Newcastle United.

Newcastle United player ratings as the Magpies suffer a 4-0 defeat away to Premier League champions Manchester City.