Newcastle were looking to keep alive their hopes of defending the trophy they won last year but now face the incredibly daunting task of overturning a two-goal deficit at the Etihad.

Here are the main talking points to emerge from the game:

ANTOINE SEMENYO

It was only last week, after Antoine Semenyo had completed his move to Manchester City, that Eddie Howe discovered the winger would be available to play in this Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, despite having featured for Bournemouth in the competition earlier this season.

“I have to say that’s one rule change I probably wouldn’t be supportive of at this current moment,” said Howe.

It felt like an understatement and considering Howe wasn’t a fan of the fact the winger was allowed to take to the field at St James’ Park on Tuesday night, you can only imagine how he felt when Semenyo tapped City into the lead early in the second half. Particularly with Jacob Ramsey off the pitch after having treatment on a head injury. In the Sky studio after the game, Dan Burn was adamant the Magpies wouldn't have conceded the...