Claudio Bravo
Couldn't have had an easier return - his only exercise was for his vocal cords, organising his defence. 6
Kyle Walker
His runs forward, inter-changing with Mahrez and De Bruyne, were key - his cross brought the penalty. 7
Nicolas Otamendi
Had a rugged encounter with Andy Carroll, predictably enough, but ensured the big Geordie was never a real problem. 7
Aymeric Laporte
Took a couple of hefty knocks from Carroll but had no other problems - so close with a header. 7
Benjamin Mendy
Looked nervy at first after his Chelsea debacle, but recovered to do a decent job at both ends. 7
Kevin De Bruyne
The outstanding player on the pitch, negating St Maximin, launching City attacks, and scoring calmly from the spot. 9
Ilkay Gundogan
His contribution is not always evident, but he set the tempo for City and let De Bruyne do his stuff. 7
David Silva
Did the hardest job, playing between the Newcastle lines, and created havoc at times. Still a major asset. 8
Riyad Mahrez
Missed a couple of chances, but his presence kept that five-man defence stretched all night. 6
Gabriel Jesus
Didn;t get much luck, but his work rate earned the shove from Schar for the penalty. 6
Raheem Sterling
Kept plugging away against a mass defence and got his reward with a superb second goal. 7
Subs
Phil Foden
(for Mahrez 63) assist for Sterling 7
Bernardo Silva
(for D. Silva 63) pleasant cameo 7
Joao Cancelo
(for Walker 71) nice easy 20 mins 6
Rodri
(for De Bruyne 71) Saw the game out 6
Not used: Ederson, Stones, Zinchenko, Sane, Harwood-Bellis
