James Trafford (8/10):
Made two key early saves which killed Newcastle's confidence, being quick to smother the ball from Joe Willock, then making himself big to deny Anthony Gordon before tipping over Sven Botman's header.
Matheus Nunes (6/10):
A bit lackadaisical in the first half, his lapse leading to Willock's chance and then having to take a booking for hauling down Lewis Hall after losing the ball.
Abdukodir Khusanov (5/10):
Didn't have the most composed night despite City's overall control. Lost a header leading to one of Newcastle's first-half efforts then got away with giving the ball away as Yoane Wissa sent his shot over the bar.
Nathan Ake (5/10):
His lack of pace showed as Newcastle got in behind City's high line twice and he was removed at half-time for Alleyne.
Rayan Ait-Nouri (7/10):
Used his pace effectively to get at Newcastle, repeatedly tearing down the left flank with intent in the first half.