We asked Davey Hat-Trick to give us his match ratings and player comments after Newcastle 1 Manchester City 1. That was far more like it. Newcastle rediscovered the passion and commitment that had been absent for spells this season.

Newcastle United were without striker Alexander Isak, while Manchester City now know they will be without midfield lynchpin Rodri for the rest of the season thanks to an ACL injury suffered against Arsenal last weekend. So how did the two teams try and plug the gap?

Manchester City and Newcastle United have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today’s Premier League clash at St. James Park. Pep Guardiola’s side will take on Eddie Howe’s men in front