Having said that, there were some good chances and we really should have put a couple of them away. James: I said after the games against Bournemouth and Leeds that if Newcastle kept playing the way they were, then it was just a matter of time before they would get beaten. Full credit to Manchester City - they were by far the better team.
We asked for your views on Newcastle's 2-0 League Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Manchester City.
Here are some of your comments:
Samuel: A pretty lacklustre performance for a home game. Having said that, there were some good chances and we really should have put a couple of them away. We're not out yet, but it's certainly going to be an uphill struggle at the Etihad.
James: I said after the games against Bournemouth and Leeds that if Newcastle kept playing the way they were, then it was just a matter of time before they would get beaten. Of course, what happened tonight? They were beaten. Full credit to Manchester City - they were by far the better team.
Smudge: Wrong team selection again. How on earth do you start Ramsey, who has been awful since his move from Villa, and leave Tonali and Barnes on the bench? Absolutely embarrassing. Barring a miracle there is no final for us this season.
Tosh: What a game - end to end, plenty of chances for both sides. City took them, we never did and that's the difference at this level with what's at stake. City were worthy winners tonight, and its not over yet. Our defence is all about the Lewises just now, both have been standout performers recently. Rest, recover, repeat that intensity, it's all we ask of you lads... Toon Army!!
Ritchie: We had chances - good chances - and didn't finish them. That's the difference. If we scored first, it changes the game and atmosphere. It's not over yet, but a tough ask in a gruelling schedule. Good effort from the team, but we need greater quality in our squad depth to be in four competitions at this stage in the season. Getting there.
Richard: I think we were always going to lose this game. Man City have set their sights on this trophy and will get it. On signings, we get Elanga and Wissa, for the same price they get Semenyo. Who got the short straw?
Graeme: Can we get a refund on Elanga and Ramsey and Wissa? What a waste of money. Still got hope for the return leg, but need some luck. A decent effort tonight, but not clinical enough in the box.
Jeff: Newcastle made a massive mistake in buying Wissa and Elanga, they are nowhere near the mark. The last few games we've got away with, but tonight showed we are miles away.
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