Manchester City got back among the goals as they thrashed Newcastle 5-0 in a one-sided Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium. City took full advantage of the injury woes which forced Newcastle boss Steve Bruce into six changes, tearing through the visitors almost at will. The pattern of the game was set in the opening minutes as Mahrez cut in from the right and shot straight at Martin Dubravka. Expand Close Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka was powerless to stop City running away with it (Oli Scarff/NMC Pool/PA) PA / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka was powerless to stop City running away with it (Oli Scarff/NMC Pool/PA)It took a Newcastle intervention for City to claim their third just before the hour. City continued to stretch Newcastle and claimed a fifth in added time when they burst forward again and Silva played in Sterling for a simple finish.

Source: Irish Independent July 08, 2020 19:18 UTC