Man City v Newcastle LIVE: Result as Erling Haaland injury blots win after Omar Marmoush hat-trick

Guardiola appeared confident when asked about the injury. “When he was down, everyone was scared but he got up and walked smiling like always,” the manager said. “I didn’t speak to him or the doctors but the doctors didn’t come with bad news so hopefully he is fine.”

Marmoush’s first Premier League goal after 19 minutes - assisted by Ederson - was ultimately enough to settle the tie between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad, but the Egypt international would go on to make a real impression, netting twice more in the ensuing 14 minutes to register an impressive hat-trick, before a late McAtee strike following a corner gave Guardiola’s team a 3-0 win at full-time. The Magpies looked solid and organised in the opening quarter-hour but were decidedly second-best from the moment the first goal went in, and were unable to muster any kind of response at the other end of the pitch. Second-half substitutions looked to improve the visitors somewhat, with Miley registering Newcastle’s first and only shot on target 15 minutes after being introduced, but it was nowhere near enough to make it a nervy final frame for the hosts. City found the back of the net three times with an xG of 1.89, which puts them in good stead ahead of games against Real Madrid in the Champions League and Liverpool in the Premier League next Sunday, dependant on the news of Haaland’s health following a non-contact knee injury sustained late in the match, while Newcastle United will be looking to respond in their next match against Nottingham Forest in eight days, after a poor showing with an expected goals of just 0.39.

A terrific afternoon for City, with the only concern coming when Haaland went down and hobbled off, though it didn't look anything overly serious. Besides suggesting Marmoush could be a terrific signing, this could go a long way towards securing a top-four finish. Newcastle were rivals for one but they were battered. With Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest dropping points, City could also enjoy events elsewhere.

A near-perfect day for City was blotted by Erling Haaland’s late injury. But it was a day to remember for Omar Marmoush, scoring a first-half hat-trick to push City’s case for a top-five finish in the Premier League and dent Newcastle’s challenge.

90+1 min: Guardiola has four days to get his troops ready before Madrid await on Wednesday night.

88 min: Three changes in all: Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, and Nico O'Reilly replace Gundogan, Gvardiol and the injured Haaland.

86 min: This is a major concern for City – Erling Haaland is down holding his right knee, it appears. He is guided down the tunnel by physios and will presumably receive immediate treatment in preparation for the Bernabeu next week.

Gundogan’s inswinging corner finds Haaland, who outmuscles Newcastle defenders to flick on for James McAtee to knock home from close range. A rough day for Newcastle.

78 min: City fans will be delighted to see Doku back in action, for the first time in a month, especially given the injury to Grealish. He could bring some firepower off the bench in Madrid if and when it’s needed.

Pep Guardiola’s thoughts could now turn to Real Madrid so his substitutions may reveal some of his thinking. Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake, not playing today, are likely to come back into contention and the probability now is that Marmoush, a substitute for the first leg, will start in the Bernabeu. He has come off, along with Phil Foden, which could be a sign the Englishman is also likely to begin the game in Spain.