Man City player ratings vs Newcastle as Bobb and Kovacic good but Blues crash out

Manchester City crashed out of the Carabao Cup as Alexander Isak's second-half strike put paid to any tentative hopes the Blues might have had of a quadruple this season.

City were well on top in the first half, dominating possession without being able to break the deadlock. But Eddie Howe's men were a different beast after the break and their intensity brought them back into the game.

Their pressure was rewarded when Isak tapped home from close range. Rico Lewis came closest to an equaliser with a shot that whistled by the post late on, but it was the home side who progressed.

Stefan Ortega

Manchester City's cup goalkeeper stood firm when needed, saving from Jacob Murphy in the first half. Helpless for Newcastle's goal. 6

Rico Lewis

Lewis has struggled for minutes thanks to Kyle Walker's good form, but sent a reminder of his quality at Newcastle. He was inverting inside and supporting Kalvin Phillips, also popping up in attack, but left Isak unmarked to score. 6

Nathan Ake

Captain for the night, Ake was playing at left-back, defensive midfield, left wing and attacking midfield all in one. With the five captains all out of the XI, it's a sign of Ake's status in the squad that he led the team out - and his all-action performance was a fitting return. 7

Manuel Akanji

With an experimental side in front of him, Akanji was the rock in defence, keeping things tight and supporting his younger teammates well. Could he have done better in stopping Joelinton for Newcastle's opener, however? 5

Josko Gvardiol

Picked at centre-back, Gvardiol looked at home in his first start in his preferred position. It's a positive sign of things to come that he can comfortably play in the centre or on the left. 6

Sergio Gomez

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