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Match Gallery: City score festive four against Toon

Check out the best captures from our 4-0 Premier League victory over Newcastle in the Premier League.

Ruben Dias opened the scoring after just five minutes, pouncing on a mistake from Newcastle’s Ciaran Clark to head past a helpless Martin Dubravka.

Joao Cancelo then doubled our lead with a stunning goal, unleashing a shot into the top corner following a mazy run from deep.

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After withstanding a spell of Toon pressure, we got a well-deserved third, with Riyad Mahrez scoring his 50th goal for City, putting the result beyond any doubt.

And there was still enough time for number four as Sterling fired home late on, ensuring we spend Christmas on top of the Premier League.

Check out the best images from St James’ Park via the gallery below.

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NORTHERN CHILL : St James' is our stage on a bitterly cold Newcastle afternoon.

NORTHERN CHILL : St James' is our stage on a bitterly cold Newcastle afternoon.
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PEP IS IN THE BUILDING : The boss and his staff check into the stadium.

PEP IS IN THE BUILDING : The boss and his staff check into the stadium.
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PREP IS THE KEY : The players warm-up in the Tyneside chill.

PREP IS THE KEY : The players warm-up in the Tyneside chill.
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DIAS' DREAM START : Ruben pounces to give us the lead with just five minutes played. GET IN!!!

DIAS' DREAM START : Ruben pounces to give us the lead with just five minutes played. GET IN!!!
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JOAO AT THE DOUBLE : What a goal from the defender, rifling into the top corner!

JOAO AT THE DOUBLE : What a goal from the defender, rifling into the top corner!
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WALKING IN A CANCELO WONDERLAND : What a stunning year it has been from this man.

WALKING IN A CANCELO WONDERLAND : What a stunning year it has been from this man.
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DOUBLE DELIGHT : A double from our defenders in a scintillating first-half from Pep's ranks.

DOUBLE DELIGHT : A double from our defenders in a scintillating first-half from Pep's ranks.
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50-UP FOR RIYAD : Mahrez grabs his half-century for City, and puts us well clear of the Toon.

50-UP FOR RIYAD : Mahrez grabs his half-century for City, and puts us well clear of the Toon.
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RIYAD KNOWS : Even though his goal was initially flagged offside, Riyad knew his goal was going to stand.

RIYAD KNOWS : Even though his goal was initially flagged offside, Riyad knew his goal was going to stand.
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CHRISTMAS NO 1 : Raheem grabs our fourth late on as this win ensures we stay top of the Premier League at Christmas.

CHRISTMAS NO 1 : Raheem grabs our fourth late on as this win ensures we stay top of the Premier League at Christmas.