Sports Mole rates and slates those involved in Manchester City's 5-0 hammering of Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.

Sports Mole takes an in-depth at Manchester City's 5-0 victory over Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium, a result that saw them close the gap at the top to five points.

Manchester City send a statement to title rivals Chelsea by thrashing Newcastle 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium to move to within five points of the Premier League leaders.

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Man City's emphatic 5-0 home win over Newcastle as the champions cut the gap at the top of the table to five points.

Goals from Sergio Aguero, Samir Nasri and Edin Dzeko in the first 21 minutes put a rampant Man City 3-0 up at the break of their Premier League match with Newcastle.

Africa Cup of Nations winner Yaya Toure comes straight back into the Man City team for their Premier League match against Newcastle, with Wilfried Bony on the bench.

Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Man City and Newcastle at the Etihad as the hosts welcome back AFCON winners Yaya Toure and Wilfried Bony.