Newcastle United played against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium earlier tonight, aiming for a positive outcome in the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final. The Magpies started slow and conceded the first goal in the seventh minute when Omar Marmoush scored. Marmoush added another goal in the 29th minute, and Tijjani Reijnders extended the lead just three minutes later. Eddie Howe’s team was down 3-0 at half-time.
Anthony Elanga managed to score for Newcastle in the 62nd minute, but they ultimately lost 3-1, eliminating them from the EFL Cup.
Here’s how each Newcastle United player performed against Manchester City.
GK: Aaron Ramsdale – 6.5/10
He made several key saves but still conceded three goals.
CB: Malick Thiaw – 6/10
Thiaw struggled defensively but was tidy with his passing and secured an assist.
CB: Sven Botman – 7/10
He did not look solid defensively.