Jacob Murphy - 6: Both of Newcastle’s full-backs are out-of-position wingers but did a fine job keeping Sterling relatively quiet. Skinned by Jesus ahead of fourth goal. AFP
Jacob Murphy - 6: Both of Newcastle’s full-backs are out-of-position wingers but did a fine job keeping Sterling relatively quiet. Skinned by Jesus ahead of fourth goal. AFP
Ciaran Clark - 4: First game since brainless sending off against Norwich and gifted opening goal to Dias after five minutes when, incredibly, he decided not to head away cross. Failed to close down and then turned his back on Cancelo strike for City's second. AFP
Ciaran Clark - 4: First game since brainless sending off against Norwich and gifted opening goal to Dias after five minutes when, incredibly, he decided not to head away cross. Failed to close down and then turned his back on Cancelo strike for City's second. AFP
Matt Ritchie - 6: Did fine job on Mahrez for 64 minutes … then lost Algerian who volleyed home third goal. Excellent ball down left to put Saint-Maximin away on run at start of second half. EPA
Matt Ritchie - 6: Did fine job on Mahrez for 64 minutes … then lost Algerian who volleyed home third goal. Excellent ball down left to put Saint-Maximin away on run at start of second half. EPA
Isaac Hayden - 6: Deserved booking minutes for foul on De Bruyne and now suspended for next game. Left on backside by Cancelo ahead of second goal. Headed corner wide when should have done better in eventful first half for midfielder. AFP
Isaac Hayden - 6: Deserved booking minutes for foul on De Bruyne and now suspended for next game. Left on backside by Cancelo ahead of second goal. Headed corner wide when should have done better in eventful first half for midfielder. AFP
Ryan Fraser - 5: Had shot cleared off line in first half that would have been chalked off anyway for Hayden foul. Should have earned Newcastle penalty after being brought down by Ederson but somehow not given by referee or VAR. Reuters
Ryan Fraser - 5: Had shot cleared off line in first half that would have been chalked off anyway for Hayden foul. Should have earned Newcastle penalty after being brought down by Ederson but somehow not given by referee or VAR. Reuters
Joe Willock - 4: Left for dead by one piece of Silva quality in first half and then by another from Cancelo before second goal. Hooked at half-time and struggling badly for form this season. PA
Joe Willock - 4: Left for dead by one piece of Silva quality in first half and then by another from Cancelo before second goal. Hooked at half-time and struggling badly for form this season. PA
Joelinton - 6: Drilled shot just wide of target from edge of box in 12th minute and good ball into feet of Wilson late in opening half. Brazilian is certainly playing better under Eddie Howe than he ever did under predecessor Steve Bruce – but still lacks cutting edge in terms of goals or assists. EPA
Joelinton - 6: Drilled shot just wide of target from edge of box in 12th minute and good ball into feet of Wilson late in opening half. Brazilian is certainly playing better under Eddie Howe than he ever did under predecessor Steve Bruce – but still lacks cutting edge in terms of goals or assists. EPA
SUBS: Allan Saint-Maximin – (On for Willock 46’) 5: Nearly found Wilson with ball into middle minutes into second half but was his usual mix of dangerous running and wasteful final balls. EPA
SUBS: Allan Saint-Maximin – (On for Willock 46’) 5: Nearly found Wilson with ball into middle minutes into second half but was his usual mix of dangerous running and wasteful final balls. EPA
Sean Longstaff – (On for Hayden 61’) 5: Sporting a dubious moustache, Geordie midfielder couldn’t change game City were already dominating. EPA
Sean Longstaff – (On for Hayden 61’) 5: Sporting a dubious moustache, Geordie midfielder couldn’t change game City were already dominating. EPA
MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson - 6: Beaten by Joelinton shot that flew just wide early on and lucky not to concede first-half penalty after clumsy challenge on Fraser. Not the most convincing of days dealing with crosses but one brilliant save from Wilson header. Reuters
MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson - 6: Beaten by Joelinton shot that flew just wide early on and lucky not to concede first-half penalty after clumsy challenge on Fraser. Not the most convincing of days dealing with crosses but one brilliant save from Wilson header. Reuters
Ruben Dias - 8: Free header to open scoring after woeful Newcastle defending and should have had second but flicked header wide after break. Reuters
Ruben Dias - 8: Free header to open scoring after woeful Newcastle defending and should have had second but flicked header wide after break. Reuters
Rodri - 7: Booked for cynical foul on Willock in first half but strolled through rest of match with little problem, sitting in front of defence and such was City’s dominance Pep Guardiola was able to give him a rest in second half. PA
Rodri - 7: Booked for cynical foul on Willock in first half but strolled through rest of match with little problem, sitting in front of defence and such was City’s dominance Pep Guardiola was able to give him a rest in second half. PA
Kevin De Bruyne - 7: Lucky to get away with one after 15 minutes when lost possession in own box, handing chance to Fraser but dubious foul given. No repeat of his brilliant double against Leeds last time out but a fine, controlled passing performance from the Belgian. Reuters
Kevin De Bruyne - 7: Lucky to get away with one after 15 minutes when lost possession in own box, handing chance to Fraser but dubious foul given. No repeat of his brilliant double against Leeds last time out but a fine, controlled passing performance from the Belgian. Reuters
Bernardo Silva - 8: Tremendous run past two players to set-up chance for Zinchenko that Ukrainian wasted. Booked for taking down Joelinton. Superlative tracking back in last 10 minutes to take ball off toes of Wilson in City penalty area. AFP
Bernardo Silva - 8: Tremendous run past two players to set-up chance for Zinchenko that Ukrainian wasted. Booked for taking down Joelinton. Superlative tracking back in last 10 minutes to take ball off toes of Wilson in City penalty area. AFP
Riyad Mahrez - 7: Strangely subdued in first half but volleyed home emphatically after 64 minutes from excellent Zinchenko ball for his 50th City goal. EPA
Riyad Mahrez - 7: Strangely subdued in first half but volleyed home emphatically after 64 minutes from excellent Zinchenko ball for his 50th City goal. EPA
Raheem Sterling - 7: In top form at moment but very little influence in opening half. Shanked volley well wide at start of second before stinging hands of keeper with curling effort just before hour. Tapped home fourth goal from close range. EPA
Raheem Sterling - 7: In top form at moment but very little influence in opening half. Shanked volley well wide at start of second before stinging hands of keeper with curling effort just before hour. Tapped home fourth goal from close range. EPA
SUBS: Fernandinho – (On for Rodri 68’) 6: Match was well and truly won by the time veteran came on, although he was beaten to one header by Wilson that needed save from Ederson. AFP
SUBS: Fernandinho – (On for Rodri 68’) 6: Match was well and truly won by the time veteran came on, although he was beaten to one header by Wilson that needed save from Ederson. AFP
John Stones – (On for Dias 70’) 6: Nice and easy time to come on with score at 3-0. EPA
John Stones – (On for Dias 70’) 6: Nice and easy time to come on with score at 3-0. EPA
Cole Palmer – (On for Mahrez 77’) N/A. Would have made it 5-0 but couldn’t get ball out from under feet and chance went begging. AFP
Cole Palmer – (On for Mahrez 77’) N/A. Would have made it 5-0 but couldn’t get ball out from under feet and chance went begging. AFP

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Newcastle v Manchester City player ratings: Willock 4, Wilson 6; Cancelo 9, Sterling 7

Guardiola's team three points clear at top of Premier League table

Gareth Cox

December 20, 2021

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Manchester City remained top of the Premier League after a 4-0 demolition of Newcastle at St James’ Park on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola's side made it eight league wins in a row and sit three points clear of Liverpool, who drew 2-2 at Tottenham Hotspur, while Covid-hit Chelsea were held 0-0 by Wolves.

Ruben Dias’ opener – after Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and defender Ciaran Clark failed miserably to deal with a Joao Cancelo cross – set City on their way. Cancelo doubled their lead following a surging run and blistering finish.

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Riyad Mahrez’s 50th Premier League goal for the club made it 3-0 after 63 minutes and Raheem Sterling tapped in a late fourth as Newcastle remain second from bottom.

It was City's 34th league victory of 2021, eclipsing the previous record set by Liverpool in 1982, although manager Pep Guardiola is convinced there is room for improvement.

“I prefer to win titles, but when you break a record from a long, long time ago, in a calendar year, the most victories, you are consistent, " said the Spaniard. "You win games and win games and win games, and this is the most precious value this team has.

“But you have to renew, you have to build again and build again to avoid performances like the first half, to do it better.

“But yes, compliments – but one day, it will be broken. We’ve had 100 points, maybe one day one team will get more points, but they will have to do well, really well because it’s not easy to do it.

“I’m happy for the guys, for all the club, they should be proud of that, no more than that. That’s why today when we break a record and we played the first half [like we did], I like it because I am aware still of the margin that we have to be a better team, and we are working on that.”

You can see the player ratings from Sunday's game in the gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

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